Church of St Mary, Church Road, Elsing - Breckland

Parish church. Built by Sir Hugh Hastings between 1330 and 1347 replacing an earlier church of which a small fragment of walling survives in west wall of nave. West tower, exceptionally wide aisleless nave with north and south porches. High level masonry, roofs and rainwater goods failing. The congregation are exploring funding options.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST MARY

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1342548

Local Planning Authority:

Breckland

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Mary

Street Name:

Church Road

County:

Norfolk

District / Borough:

Breckland

Parish:

Elsing

Parliamentary Constituency:

Mid Norfolk

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I