NHER 590 (Monument record) - Site of Holy Trinity Church, Norwich
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
The site of a Late Saxon church that stood under the Lady Chapel at the east end of the present Cathedral and was demolished in 1096 to make way for it.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
In 1930 the lower part of the apse of this church was excavated under the east end of the present Cathedral, under the Lady Chapel.
1952. 'The earlier structure can still be seen' (S1).
Wall containing probable Late Saxon bricks 20.3cm by 11.4cm by 3.8cm (8 inches by 4 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches) in choral wall.
The church was mentioned in Domesday Book. Demolished 1096.
E.B. Green (NCM).
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF1764 Article in Serial: Cranage, D. H. S. 1932. Eastern Chapels in the Cathedral Church of Norwich. Antiquaries Journal. Vol XII pp 117-126. p 124.
- --- SNF4600 Monograph: Blomefield, F. 1806. The History of The City and County of Norwich, Part II. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk. Vol IV. p 287.
- --- SNF8583 Newspaper Article: Whitingham. 14 December . Eastern Daily Press. 14 December.
- --- SNF87229 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman.
- <S1> SNF2249 Article in Serial: Hurst, J. G. and Golson, J. 1955. Excavations at St. Benedict's Gates, Norwich, 1951 and 1953. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXXI Pt I pp 5-112. p 107.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (1)
- BRICK (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
Related NHER Records (2)
Find out more...(2)
Record last edited
Jan 7 2025 11:11AM