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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Norfolk]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Norfolk Parishes]] | |||
== Parish History == | |||
The Parish Church of Saint Andrew was constructed in 1482 by the lord of the manor although chancel and tower are thought to be older. The church has a 15th century screen with tracery above panels which are decorated with flowers and foliage. The beams of the north aisle roof have a boss with a grinning lion carving. The altar rail is carved with pillars and balusters and date from the 17th century. The church is a Grade I listed building.<br> | |||
Saxthorpe St Andrew is an ancient parish in the Diocese of Norwich . <br> | |||
Saxthorpe has an entry in the [[Domesday Book]] of 1085. In the great book Saxthorpe is recorded by the name ‘’Sastorp’’, “Saxiorp” and “Saxthorp” it is said to be in the ownership of the King and in the custardy of Godric, Count Alan and Ribralt from him. The survey also notes that there are 50 goats, 20 cattle and 4 cobs.<br> | |||
The Parish Church of Saint Andrew was constructed in 1482 by the lord of the manor although chancel and tower are thought to be older. The church has a 15th century screen with tracery above panels which are decorated with flowers and foliage. The beams of the north aisle roof have a boss with a grinning lion carving. The altar rail is carved with pillars and balusters and date from the 17th century. The church is a Grade I listed building.<br> | |||
== Church Records == | == Church Records == | ||
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[[England Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[England Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers and Bishops’ Transcripts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== Census Records<br> == | == Census Records<br> == | ||
a. {{British Census|438854}} | a. {{British Census|438854}} | ||
== Poor Law Unions == | == Poor Law Unions == | ||
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== Registration Districts == | == Registration Districts == | ||
Registration events after 1837 may be searched online at [[Free BMD]]<br> | Registration events after 1837 may be searched online at [[Free BMD]]<br> | ||
*Aylsham 1837-1938 | *Aylsham 1837-1938 | ||
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[[England Jurisdictions 1851]] | [[England Jurisdictions 1851]] | ||
== External Links<br> == | == External Links<br> == | ||
http://www.saxthorpe.churchnorfolk.com/ for information about the parish<br> | http://www.saxthorpe.churchnorfolk.com/ for information about the parish<br> | ||
http://www.sevenchurches.org.uk/parishes/saxthorpe-corpusty.html<br> | http://www.sevenchurches.org.uk/parishes/saxthorpe-corpusty.html<br> | ||
http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/saxthorpe/saxthorpe.htm Norfolk Churches website<br> | http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/saxthorpe/saxthorpe.htm Norfolk Churches website<br> | ||
http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51257#s23 British History online<br> | http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51257#s23 British History online<br> | ||
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[[Category:Norfolk]] | [[Category:Norfolk]] | ||