The Church of St Mary the Less, Thetford
Name of Researcher Giles Smith
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Name or number of building |
St Mary the Less |
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Street name |
Bury Road |
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Village/Town |
Thetford |
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County |
Norfolk |
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Map |
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Current use |
Church (redundant) |
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Nature of original building (if discernible) |
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Alterations and additions Please describe (if discernible) |
Original south porch with knapped flints |
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Approximate General Period Please include any information giving a more specific date, e.g. date plaque. |
Medieval – up to 1530
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Form |
Church : Nave and Chancel Tower South Porch Free-standing Wall |
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Storeys |
Single |
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Walling Material |
Flint only Main church Brick Chancel |
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Flint Walling Technique |
Random Rubble |
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Roofing Material |
Slate |
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Doorway /Lintel Detail |
arched |
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Window Detail |
decorated see photo of chancel window |
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Please describe any outstanding or significant flintwork The two lowest layers of knapped flints try to be coursed |
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Any other details or information |
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Any additional observations or comments It is a beautiful church with a magnificent tower. The huge churchyard includes the grave of Sir Richard Fulmerstone 1566 |
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