Loddon, Norfolk - Holy Trinity
Loddon church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was built in the 1480's by Sir James Hobart, who lived at Hales Hall, and was Attorney General to King Henry VII. It probably replaced an earlier Norman church and an even older one built by St. Felix, Bishop of East Anglia, in about 630. A parish church in the Perpendicular style, Holy Trinity stands prominently in a huge churchyard in the centre of Loddon, and is visible on high ground across the marshes from the River Chet.
The outside of the building is faced with fine flintwork. The interior contains a lofty hammerbeam roof, 16th. century painted rood screen, Jacobean pulpit, Victorian pews with carved poppy-head ends, several table-top tombs and an ancient poor box. A 15th. century medieval 'Seven Sacrament' font is set high on three steps. Its shaft and bowl were originally carved and painted, but was sadly defaced. In the corner of the church, to the left as you enter can be found a small spiral staircase leading to the Priests room.
The church gained Grade: I listed building status on 5th. September 1960. (English Heritage Legacy ID: 227063).
Loddon, Norfolk - Holy Trinity
Loddon church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was built in the 1480's by Sir James Hobart, who lived at Hales Hall, and was Attorney General to King Henry VII. It probably replaced an earlier Norman church and an even older one built by St. Felix, Bishop of East Anglia, in about 630. A parish church in the Perpendicular style, Holy Trinity stands prominently in a huge churchyard in the centre of Loddon, and is visible on high ground across the marshes from the River Chet.
The outside of the building is faced with fine flintwork. The interior contains a lofty hammerbeam roof, 16th. century painted rood screen, Jacobean pulpit, Victorian pews with carved poppy-head ends, several table-top tombs and an ancient poor box. A 15th. century medieval 'Seven Sacrament' font is set high on three steps. Its shaft and bowl were originally carved and painted, but was sadly defaced. In the corner of the church, to the left as you enter can be found a small spiral staircase leading to the Priests room.
The church gained Grade: I listed building status on 5th. September 1960. (English Heritage Legacy ID: 227063).