Martham is the largest and most splendid of the medieval parish churches of the Flegg area of East Norfolk. It was dubbed 'The Cathedral of the Fleggs' by Bishop Sheepshanks when he visited in the 1890s. The nave has a fine hammer beam roof with magnificent carved angels, excellent medieval stained glass windows made in Norwich, a rare seven sacrament font and a fine C19 chancel with stained glass windows made by Hardman of Birmingham and magnificent stone carving much admired by Sir John Betjeman when he came to make the film about Norfolk Churches.
Each of the churches mentioned in this article are either next to a staithe or within easy walking distance. Most churches are open during daylight hours or provide details of a nearby keyholder, but please confirm locally. All the churches welcome visitors, so stop and go inside, you might be surprised by what you find.
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