CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1152535
- Date first listed:
- 08-Jul-1959
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
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Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Norfolk
- District:
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Shouldham Thorpe
- National Grid Reference:
- TF 66117 08009
Details
TF 60 NE SHOULDHAM THORPE CHURCH LANE
9/12 Church of St. Mary
8.7.59 The Virgin
- II*
Parish church. Early C12, rebuilt entirely 1858. Carstone with ashlar
quoins and slate roof. Nave and chancel. Norman west door relocated from
north when west tower fell 1732. 2 orders octagonal shafts with herringbone
or chevron decoration support scalloped cushion capitals and incised square
imposts. Multiple arch of zig-zag. 2-light west window above in Decorated
style. Double bell-cote at apex. 2 south nave windows also 1858 but in
chancel south 2 lancets of C13. 3-light east window. Vestry lean-to against
north chancel wall, one Decorated window to right and 2 north nave windows,
all C19. Interior. Nave roof of collars supported by arched braces to
wall posts on corbels. Collar spandrels with open-work trefoils. Barrel
braces to chancel roof. Lancets in chancel south wall have stilted rere-
arches. C15 octagonal font with tracery panels to bowl and stem. Wall
monument in nave to Jane, Anne and John Stouarde 1602 : stone and painted
plaster. Central panel with 3 kneeling figures flanked by Tuscan engaged
columns above inscription tablet. Moulded cornice below strapwork overthrow
containing painted coat of arms. 3 further arms right, left and at apex.
Wall tablet in chancel to Thomas Buttes 1600 : grey marble tablet with
inscription plate at bottom, coat of arms top right and to left incised
alabaster plaque depicting deceased kneeling before reading table in Flemish
manner.
Listing NGR: TF6611708009
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 221344
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
End of official listing
