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St Margaret's, Cley

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St Margaret's, Cley — church in Cley next the Sea, Norfolk, England, UK.

St Margaret's, Cley, historic churches in Norfolk

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Holt · 5.7 km
  • Free entry

About

St Margaret's, Cley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cley next the Sea, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.9464°, 1.0475°.

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Heritage listing

St Margaret's is the Anglican parish church of Cley next the Sea, Norfolk, in the deanery of Holt, the Archdeaconry of Lynn 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 was rebuilt from the 1320s to the mid-1340s. 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, and an early English style chancel. It has an octagonal font, carved wooden bench ends and Decorated tracery, and a carved rood screen. St Margaret's is a nationally important building, with a Grade I listing for its exceptional architectural interest.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Margaret's is the Anglican parish church of Cley next the Sea, Norfolk, in the deanery of Holt, the Archdeaconry of Lynn 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 was rebuilt from the 1320s to the mid-1340s. 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, and an early English style chancel. It has an octagonal font, carved wooden bench ends and Decorated tracery, and a carved rood screen. St Margaret's is a nationally important building, with a Grade I listing for its exceptional architectural interest. The church has a large number of war memorials.

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Coordinates
52.9464, 1.0475
County
Norfolk
Parish
Cley Next The Sea
Postcode
NR25 7TT
Parliamentary constituency
North Norfolk
Established
1350
Nearest railway station
Holt5.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Margaret's, Cley?
St Margaret's, Cley is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR25 7TT), in the parish of Cley Next The Sea.
When was St Margaret's, Cley built?
Built or established in 1350.
Is St Margaret's, Cley a listed building?
St Margaret's, Cley is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Margaret's, Cley a protected site?
Yes — St Margaret's, Cley is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
Is St Margaret's, Cley free to visit?
Yes, St Margaret's, Cley is free to enter.
How do I get to St Margaret's, Cley?
The nearest railway station is Holt, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR25 7TT.