Thursford Norfolk
Church of St Andrew Thursford Norfolk (Tureforde . Tiresfort in 1086 Domesday book) restored by W Lightly in c1862-65 & partly rebuilt 1870s by a Mr Walker, for Sir Charles Chad & family of Thursford Hall . Only the c1200 north doorway, early 14c tower and 15c south aisle survive
A north aisle was added and chancel rebuilt 1873-74
The raised south transept has the Chad private pews overlooking the chancel altar, underneath is their mausoleum. (The Chad family bought the manor from the executors of William Guybon in the 18c whose family monuments are also here)
Thursford Norfolk
Church of St Andrew Thursford Norfolk (Tureforde . Tiresfort in 1086 Domesday book) restored by W Lightly in c1862-65 & partly rebuilt 1870s by a Mr Walker, for Sir Charles Chad & family of Thursford Hall . Only the c1200 north doorway, early 14c tower and 15c south aisle survive
A north aisle was added and chancel rebuilt 1873-74
The raised south transept has the Chad private pews overlooking the chancel altar, underneath is their mausoleum. (The Chad family bought the manor from the executors of William Guybon in the 18c whose family monuments are also here)