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St Andrew

St Andrew's magnificent castle like central tower has five stages and a changing rhythm of blind arcades.

South Lopham, Norfolk

Opening times

The church is open daily.

Address

High Street
South Lopham
Norfolk
IP22 2HT

It is clearly Norman, but also has traces of Saxon work. Inside, there is further Norman work to be seen, particularly in the arches of the crossing, but there are also later elements. The handsome font is 14th century, as is the arcade.

One feature of special interest is the low side window, complete with wooden shutter. This was placed so that those not attending a service could hear the sanctus bell ringing and pause for prayer.

On the floor of the nave is a massive, ancient dugout chest, its body made from a single tree trunk. It was discovered during repairs to the tower in 1968, and may date back as far as the 900s.

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

  • Repair Grant, £10,000, 2008

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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