Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Felix's Church, Babingley

St Felix's Church, Babingley

England
List entry 1020767
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

St Felix's Church, Babingley is a redundant parish church in Norfolk, England, situated in the village of Babingley near King's Lynn. The church dates principally from the twelfth century, with medieval phases of construction and alteration extending into the later medieval period. The building is constructed of flint with stone dressings in the Romanesque and Gothic styles characteristic of Norfolk ecclesiastical architecture. The church occupies a site of considerable antiquity, being located near the traditional site of a cell established by Saint Felix in the seventh century, though the surviving fabric reflects medieval rather than Anglo-Saxon construction.

St Felix's Church, Babingley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Felix's Church, Babingley?

St Felix's Church, Babingley is a redundant parish church in Norfolk, England, situated in the village of Babingley near King's Lynn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020767.

Who is responsible for protecting St Felix's Church, Babingley?

St Felix's Church, Babingley is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020767.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Felix's Church, Babingley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Leziate Heath, 300m west of Leziate Drove (6.6 km), Site of All Saints' Church (6.8 km), Post-medieval defences (7.5 km).

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