Church of St Mary the Virgin
CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1152535
- Date first listed:
- 08-Jul-1959
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1152535
- Date first listed:
- 08-Jul-1959
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH LANE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
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.
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