St Nicholas Church

About

St Nicholas Church is a parish church in the Church of England in the centre of the Norfolk town of North Walsham. The building is one of the largest parish churches in the UK. The ruinous tower is a local landmark and stands to a height of 85 feet (26 m).

The tower collapsed in May 1724. The entrance porch is richly carved and decorated with colourful statues and heraldic emblems. Other features include a telescopic baptismal font cover, and remains of a highly decorated parclose screen with an array of painted saints.

The construction of the present church began in about 1330, with work being interrupted in 1348 and once more in 1361. The completed church was consecrated by Henry le Despenser, the Bishop of Norwich, at the end of the 14th century.