NHER 8617 (Building record) - St Peter's Church, Clippesby
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Summary
A medieval parish church, dating mainly from the 13th century, but with 12th century doorways, and a blocked window which may be of Late Saxon date. The church has a round tower, with a polygonal top. Some alterations were carried out in the 15th century, and the church was restored in the 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TG41SW |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastical | CLIPPESBY, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | FLEGGBURGH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Base of round tower.
Early slit window in nave. Possibly pre Norman.
Norman doorways (one dismantled).
Mostly 13th century.
15th century additional windows and evidence of roof, now gone.
Top of tower 1875, church restored 1890s.
16th century brasses. 15th century font.
See (S1) and (S2).
E. Rose (NLA), 7 April 2003.
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF13038 Aerial Photograph: TG4214A, B.
- --- SNF64237 Monograph: Bryant, T. H. 1899. Hundreds of East and West Flegg. The Churches of Norfolk. Vol IV. pp 67-72.
- --- SNF58263 Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 436-437.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1051017.
- <S2> SNF51660 Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 2003. Building Report.. Building Report.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (5)
Object Types (3)
- DOOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PISCINA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2025 3:53PM