Flitcham, St Mary the Virgin, Norfolk
Flitcham St. Mary the Virgin's church
The first noticeable difference in this, compared to most other churches is that the tower is to the east. Flitcham cum Appleton is an early church on an ancient site. It is believed that St Felix built a church here in the 7th c. The tower is Norman as can be seen by the blocked arches beneath the later upper story. The 13th c. south transept and the once apsidal chancel (east of the tower) has been ruinous for many years. Heavy restoration has taken place over the centuries not least in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. More recent restoration has taken place, in particular work on preserving the tower. This never was a cruciform church although that may at one time have been the intention; no foundations have been found north of the nave or tower, which now serves as the chancel. An octagonal font, a plain off the shelf pulpit and a featureless barrel roof do nothing to enhance the character of this much loved church.
Flitcham, St Mary the Virgin, Norfolk
Flitcham St. Mary the Virgin's church
The first noticeable difference in this, compared to most other churches is that the tower is to the east. Flitcham cum Appleton is an early church on an ancient site. It is believed that St Felix built a church here in the 7th c. The tower is Norman as can be seen by the blocked arches beneath the later upper story. The 13th c. south transept and the once apsidal chancel (east of the tower) has been ruinous for many years. Heavy restoration has taken place over the centuries not least in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. More recent restoration has taken place, in particular work on preserving the tower. This never was a cruciform church although that may at one time have been the intention; no foundations have been found north of the nave or tower, which now serves as the chancel. An octagonal font, a plain off the shelf pulpit and a featureless barrel roof do nothing to enhance the character of this much loved church.