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King's Lynn Minster

Heritage Open Day: At the heart of our town. A stately cruciform church founded in 1101 by bishop Herbert de Losinga and forming part of a Benedictine Priory. Built in limestone with the unusual feature of two western towers 82ft high. The south-west tower is still largely of the 12th, 13th & 14th centuries on the three succeeding floors. At one time it had a spire and the crossing had a central lantern 132 feet high. The spire fell in the great storm of 1741 greatly damaging the nave and aisles. Note the flood marks near the door and the moon clock on the south-west tower. The south chancel houses the two largest memorial brasses in England. Across the churchyard are the remains of the priory, now used as housing.

Throughout the day many church treasures will be on display, including the Beryl Dean Altar Frontals, the four ‘Pelligrini Panels’, statues of the four apostles and various items of church plate. The minster café will also be open.

At 1330 there is an organ recital.
event dateSunday 14 September
venue addressSaturday Market Place, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5DQ
event timesSun 14 Sep:1130-1600. Organ performance: 1330; Free Entry.
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