St Margaret's Church, Hales

The church features a thatched roof, semicircular apse, and intricate doorways adorned with patterns, zigzags, stars, and rosettes on its flint walls.

Built in the 12th century, St Margaret's Church remained under the control of St Olaves Priory until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 1530s.

The interior walls display medieval paintings of Saint James holding a pilgrim's staff and Saint Christopher carrying the Christ child above the chancel arch.

The church stands in open fields south of Hales village, accessible via an uneven grass path from the parking area along the adjacent lane.

The octagonal 15th-century font presents detailed carvings of four lions and angels holding shields, set against the church's whitewashed walls.

Location: Hales

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: Norman architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Margarets-Church-Hales-Norfolk

GPS coordinates: 52.51060,1.51110

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:18