ALL SAINTS CHURCH, ALBURGH
BUILDING
The church is built mainly in the Perpendicular style but the Chancel
is 13th century with Early English windows while the East window is
19th century. The south porch was added in 1463. The tower has a
stepped parapet and four pinnacles each braced with two flying
buttresses. Here is to be found one of the oldest “rings of
eight” bells in Norfolk. These are now in good repair and are
regularly rung. Another special historic feature is the 15th century
painted screen. The 14th century chest in the chancel was restored in
1980 and since then much repair work has been undertaken. This includes
the roofs, drains and gutters, tower, ringing chamber, interior walls
and floors, bells and bell frame.
For anyone wishing to spend a time of quiet or visit the church, the building is unlocked from 9am to 5pm during the summer time and from 9am to 4pm in the winter months. Details of where to obtain a key are posted in the church porch.
CHURCHYARD
The Churchyard is a Conservation Area managed under the Norfolk
Wildlife Trust Churchyard Conservation Scheme. A detailed record of as
many graves as possible was put together by the ladies of Alburgh
Women’s Institute and is kept up-to-date. From time to time
details are provided for those tracing ancestors buried here. For this
and any other information please contact the churchwardens who will be
pleased to help:
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All Saints church, Alburgh