Ruins of St Lawrence's Church, Wretham - Breckland

Ruins of medieval parish church comprising tower, which survives to its full height, and nave/chancel. The church was in use until the 1790s. The ruin is dual designated as a scheduled monument and grade II listed building. There is serious decay to the masonry on the tower, particularly to the octagonal belfry stage and parapet, sections of which are at risk of collapse. Loose and decayed masonry also present on the nave/chancel, but the full condition cannot be ascertained due to extensive vegetation growth obscuring the walls, including young trees growing within the structure.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Ruins of St Lawrence's Church
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1004015
    Local Planning Authority:
    Breckland
    Site Type:
    Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

    Building Name:
    Ruins of St Lawrence's Church
    County:
    Norfolk
    District / Borough:
    Breckland
    Parish:
    Wretham
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    South West Norfolk
    Region:
    East of England

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Not applicable
    Priority:
    A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    A
    Ownership:
    Private
    Designation:
    Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade II
    List Entry Number(s):
    1004015 and 1342773

Contact Details

James Albone 01223 582781