Cromer - Parish Church - Norfolk, Great Britain.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 52° 55.884 E 001° 18.045
31U E 385786 N 5865990
A Church has stood at the centre of Cromer for well over 600 years. The parish church Cromer is an Anglican church, part of the Church of England Diocese of Norwich
Waymark Code: WMGRD4
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/04/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 3

A stunning Church, that you must visit if you are in the area.

"Two churches were known to be in the area; one at Shipden and the other at Cromer, and it appears, from the records, that the same Parson held both Livings. In 1317 Shipden churchyard was being encroached by the sea, and in 1337 the name of Cromer appeared in the King's Rolls, when the Rector, John de Lodbrok, and parishioners petitioned King Edward III (1327-1376) for permission to build a larger church, as their Parish Church was in danger from the sea. The request was granted and extra ground was obtained to extend the churchyard.
When the church was re-floored in 1863-64 an older floor, with the foundations of a smaller square tower, was discovered about two-and-a-half feet below the surface. At the same time traces of an earlier chancel wall, consisting of rough flint work was uncovered and, during the installation of the heating system in 1911, a long outer wall was also exposed. An inspection of the tower staircase will show that about 70 feet up, at the level of the present bell-ringing chamber, are signs that this could have been the height of the previous tower. " Text Source: (visit link)

Cromer Parish Church: St Peter and St Paul : Church Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HA Web Site: (visit link)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1337

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican - Evangelical

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Street address of Church:
Cromer Parish Church: St Peter and St Paul : Church Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HA


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