A long-standing member, Shirley Howell, has died aged 84 and left her books to benefit the Society. She transcribed parish registers of the former round tower church of St Paul’s, Norwich. In The Round Tower (March 2001), she said that it … Continued
A boost for a Suffolk round tower church has been announced. All Saints, South Elmham, has received £8,740 from the Churches Conservation Trust. It will enable structural investigations to be carried out and also repairs to masonry to stabilise the … Continued
Two vintage photographs of the round tower church at Sidestrand have been identified as the ruins of the original St Michael. Dating from around 120 years ago, it is possible that they were taken by an enthusiastic photographer and local … Continued
A supporter of round tower churches has won a second certificate from the Prince of Wales. Mary Truman was presented with her award by the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher in mid-October. She was also given £1,000 … Continued
Historic England has added 10 churches in Norfolk to its latest “At Risk Register” but removed seven sites. Two round tower churches – All Saints, Runhall and St Mary, East Walton – no longer feature on the 2020 “At Risk” … Continued
A restoration of the east window of a north Norfolk church will feature a remarkable painting of an Anglo-Saxon sword pommel. Glazier Neil Forkes started restoring the window of St Andrew, Wickmere, near Aylsham, in August. It will take a … Continued
A pre-decimal chocolate bar wrapper was found during the latest re-thatching of a Broadland church. Work started last month to re-thatch the north slope roof of St Edmund’s Church, Acle, which will cost about £40,000. The Round Tower Churches Society … Continued
A round tower church in Suffolk is set for a “starring” role in a new heritage promotion. St Mary’s Church, Ashby, on the Somerleyton estate, is on the route of the Angles Way long distance path. It has a distinctive … Continued
A 10-day roof repair programme should be completed at a Breckland church in September. St Mary, Beachamwell, is replacing its south aisle lead roof with coated-steel after thieves stripped the lead in 2019. The £41,000 cost will be met, largely, … Continued
Hard hats have arrived in earnest to repair the south nave roof at Burnham Deepdale. Scaffolding went up in March, then was taken down and now has gone up again at St Mary’s Church. The £48,000 project, which includes installation … Continued