By Kate Burden, senior fundraising officer with the Churches Conservation Trust. The national charity, which cares for more than 350 churches in England, including a number with round towers, launched an appeal in April 2023 – Roofs at Risk. She … Continued
One of the most iconic round tower churches in Norfolk has been vandalised. Windows were smashed at St Margaret, Hales, near Loddon. In addition, the communion rail has been broken off and stolen from the 12th century church. The national … Continued
A collection of paintings of round-tower churches by the late artist Warren Storey was dispersed across the region. His five daughters decided after his death in 2008 to present about three dozen paintings to the churches in the eastern counties. … Continued
Thatched roofs of two South Norfolk churches have been repaired in a £25,000 conservation project. The Churches Conservation Trust raised the funds for re-ridging the thatched roof at Hales and nearby Heckingham. Kate Roma, who is the CCT’s local community … Continued
A major church conservation charity would welcome support from the Society’s members. The Covid-19 epidemic is set to reduce the Churches Conservation Trust’s income by around £500,000. It is offering our Society’s members an incentive – with a big introductory … Continued
Major conservation of south Norfolk’s most important Norman churches should start this autumn. The round tower churches at Hales and nearby Heckingham are among the country’s finest examples of 12th century Norman construction. The stonework, especially of the Norman doorways, … Continued