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:

Mid 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