NHER 1693 (Building record) - All Saints' Church, Fring

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Summary

This 14th century church was restored in 1897 and has 19th century roofs. Inside is an octagonal 13th century font. There are superb 14th century wall paintings including a painted niche, the Annunciation, St John the Evangelist and St Christopher. The west tower has a pretty lozenge shaped west opening. On the edge of the churchyard are said to be ruins of a possible cell for the priory of Norwich.

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Location

Map sheet TF73SW
Civil Parish FRING, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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On edge of churchyard are said to be ruins of a possible cell for the priory of Norwich.
Information from (S1).
E. Rose (NLA).

Any confusion with site NHER 1631?
E. Rose (NLA).

14th century church. Restored in 1897. 19th century roofs with lower pitches than original. Octagonal 13th century font. Superb 14th century wall paintings including a painted niche, the Annunciation, St John the Evangelist and St Christopher. West tower with pretty lozenge shaped west opening.
Information from (S2).
M. Dennis (NLA), 13 December 2005.

  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1991. Congregation believes it can save paintings. 20 August.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Archive: Bolingbroke family. 1300's-1960. Bolingbroke Collection. Norfolk Record Office.
  • <S2> Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 346.

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Mar 11 2025 8:27AM

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