St Margaret's Church, Felbrigg Explained

St Margaret’s Church, Felbrigg
Pushpin Map:Norfolk
Map Caption:Location within Norfolk
Coordinates:52.9042°N 1.2661°W
Location:Felbrigg
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Heritage Designation:Grade II* listed
Designated Date:4 October 1960
Spire Height:80feet
Parish:Felbrigg
Deanery:Repps[1]
Archdeaconry:Lynn
Diocese:Norwich
Province:Canterbury

St Margaret's Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Norwich in Felbrigg, Norfolk.[2]

History

The church is medieval with later additions. Built of flint with stone and brick dressings. The tower dates from ca. 1410 and was built by Sir Simon de Felbrigg. Although a village was originally located around the church, in the 16th century following an outbreak of the plague the village was rebuilt in a new location to the north-east, leaving the church isolated.

Parish status

The church is in a joint benefice with:

Memorials

Organ

The organ is thought to be by Lewis & Co and was originally in St Botolph's Church, Banningham. It was installed at Felbrigg in 1997 by Holmes & Swift. A specification of the organ can be found in the National Pipe Organ Register.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Felbrigg, St Margaret . . A Church Near You . The Church of England. 30 July 2019 .
  2. Book: Pevsner, Nikolaus . 1960 . The Buildings of England. North East Norfolk and Norwich . Penguin Books . 127 .
  3. Web site: Sir Simon Felbrigg KG (d.1442) and his first wife Margaret Felbrigg, Lady Felbrigg (d.1416). National Trust. 2 June 2020.