St Clement's Church, Norwich, Medieval church in Norwich, England
Description
St Clement's Church is a medieval church in Norwich with a Norman cruciform design and a shortened tower on the west side. The building combines traditional architectural elements and displays the characteristic structure typical of religious architecture from this period.
History
The church was built around 1450, but its west wall contains visible Saxon cornerstones from around 1040, revealing much older foundations. This layering shows how the church was constructed and modified across different centuries.
Culture
The interior contains wall paintings of St Christopher carrying the Christ Child, which remain visible today. These religious images reflect how medieval churches used art to teach and inspire their congregations.
Practical
The building is not currently accessible as a regular church, as it now functions as a crafts store. Visitor groups can arrange visits through the churchwarden to explore the interior and its historical features.
Did you know?
From 2015 to 2018, the building served as a training center for stonemason apprentices in the Gildencraft program. This demonstrates how the church adapted beyond its original religious role to support skilled crafts in the community.
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