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St Peter’s Church, Forncett — Heritage Restoration

Grade I-listed St Peter’s Church in Forncett has been restored after deterioration threatened its historic fabric. Its round tower dates from around AD 1000; much of the church was built in the later Middle Ages.[1][2]

Current position

The major repairs were completed in March 2026. Parishioners and supporters celebrated the church’s reopening on 25 October.

Benefits

The restoration repaired the nave and chancel roofs, south aisle, flintwork and masonry, and installed new drainage. It protects features including medieval carved pew ends, an ancient wooden staircase and a 15th-century alabaster tomb.
The project also created a local heritage film and three heritage and nature trails.

Latest developments

Heritage & Culture · 25 October 2026

1,000-year-old Norfolk church celebrates £850,000 restoration

A Norfolk village has celebrated the restoration of its 1,000-year-old church after residents and heritage funders raised around £850,000 to save the Grade I-listed building. St Peter's in Forncett has undergone extensive repairs to its roofs, flintwork, masonry and drainage, protecting a Saxon round tower and centuries of historic features, including carved pews and a 15th-century alabaster tomb. The restoration was completed in March, and parishioners marked the church's return with a special service on 25 October.

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