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St Margaret's
St Margaret's Church, Cley next the Sea
St Margaret's is located in Norfolk
St Margaret's
St Margaret's
OS grid referenceTG 032 435
LocationCley next the Sea Norfolk
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationChurch of England
History
StatusParish church
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade I listed
Administration
ProvinceCanterbury
DioceseNorwich
DeaneryHolt
ParishCley

St Margaret's is the Anglican parish church of Cley next the Sea, Norfolk, in the deanery of Holt and the Diocese of Norwich. The dedication is to St Margaret of Antioch. It is the largest church in the Blakeney Haven area, with a nave to match, and dates from 1320–1340. Before the end of the 14th century, a large south porch was added. The north and south transepts are derelict. The style is mainly Perpendicular, with some Decorated.[1]

It has an octagonal font, carved wooden bench ends and Decorated tracery, and an carved rood screen.[1] St Margaret's is a nationally important building, with a Grade I listing for its exceptional architectural interest.[2]

The church has a large number of war memorials.[3]

The font, nave and chancel of St Margaret's Church.

References

  1. ^ a b Knott, Simon. "St Margaret, Cley". Norfolk Churches. norfolkchurches.co.uk. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help) Retrieved 25 Nov 2011
  2. ^ "Church of St Margaret, Bodham". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 10 September 2011
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