Norfolk Churches Gallery

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Pulpits

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From the Latin 'pulpitum', the 'pulpit' is the platform from where a preacher addresses the congregation. Whilst some pulpits can be austere, some are very ornate. In this gallery we've picked a selection of pulpits to highlight the range there is to see in Norfolk.

Stonework

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The quality of stonework in Norfolk churches is a testament to the craftsmanship of stonemasons in centuries gone by. Marvel at the detail and creativity.

Thatched Roofs

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There are just over one hundred thatched churches in Norfolk, about thirty in Suffolk and one in Lincolnshire. Thatch is a sustainable material, and reed and sedge cutting is part of the management of the Broads marshes.

Round Towers

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Of around 181 round tower churches in the UK, 126 are in Norfolk. Why are there so many here? No one really knows. Perhaps it is because round towers were easier to build with the local material, flint. Or maybe inspiration was taken from the abbey at Bury St Edmunds which had a rotunda chapel based on the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and turrets on the radiating chapels. Enjoy these unusual churches - there are plenty to see!

Tiles

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The floor of a church building plays an important role in providing the background to its character. Some medieval churches may still have their original floor, but later floors may also be interesting and attractive additions, particularly decorative Victorian tiles. Look out for these in the sanctuary.

Reredoses

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The reredos is an ornamental screen behind an altar. There are some particularly impressive examples in Norfolk.