Church of St. George (EHER 2636)

The chancel, nave and south aisle were built in the early 14th century. The north aisle, arcade and south chapel were added in the mid 15th century and the south aisle was rebuilt. In around 1500 the clerestory was added to the nave and the west tower and south porch were added. The church was restored in the 19th century. The building is of mixed rubble with some brick and limestone dressings, the roofs are covered with tiles and lead. When the clerestory was added an elaborate double hammerbeam roof was constructed. The roof is of seven equal bays, plus an extra half bay to the west tower wall. The main sections of the beams are heavily moulded and each brace is carved with foliate designs.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. The Parish church of St George stands near the middle of the parish. The walls are of mixed rubble and some brick, with dressings of limestone; the roofs are covered with tiles and lead. <1> The chancel, nave and S aisle are 14th century, the N aisle and N arcade and S chapel are 15th century. Around 1500 the clerestory, W tower and S porch were built. The church was restored in the 19th century including rebuilding of Chancel-arch. <1> <2> <3> The church is of considerable architectural interest the 15th century hammer-beam roof of the nave is of particular note. It is a fine sight, proud and compact; entirely in the East Anglian style. <4> Drain trenches examined 19th century brick drains were seen and a wall foundation residual roman tile seen <5> Map reference: St George's Church [NAT] <6> Photographs <7> Additional references <8> <9> <10>