Wymondham in Norfolk, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Wymondham Abbey, North Side
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2026
1. Wymondham Abbey, North Side Marker
The monks' church was at the east end. It was taken down after the monastery closed in 1538, and now only the monks tower and some ruined pillars remain. Everything you see from here was added between about 1380 and 1500. But a surprise awaits you inside. There you will see the magnificent original Norman nave, dating from the 1100s. Come on in to find out more about this amazing church and its unusual history.
• This is the east or monks tower. It was built in about 1380 to replace the original low Norman crossing tower which had become unstable.
• Beyond the east end, you can still see some remains of the former monks church.
• This part of the church was in poor condition when Queen Elizabeth I passed by in 1573. She paid for repairs. Look carefully and you can see her initials and date set high in the stonework.
• The windows at this level were added when the roof was raised in height in the 1440s.
• New buildings were added here in 2015 to house displays
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• The great west tower was started in 1446 but never finished. It held the parish bells.
• This window lights the ringing chamber where the bell-ringers stand. There are now ten bells.
• The decoration along the wall here is called flushwork. It is made out of contrasting pale limestone and dark flints, cut flat or flush.
• This is the north aisle of the Parish Church. It was rebuilt and enlarged between about 1300 and 1500. Most of the windows are in perpendicular style.
• This impressive perpendicular style window was added in about 1500 and floods this corner of the church with light.
• This small turret contains a spiral staircase It gives access to the chamber and roof.
• The porch was added in about 1420. The room above, called a parvise chamber, is where the old parish records are kept. The porch is at a slight angle to the rest of the church. Nobody knows why.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 52° 34.239′ N, 1° 6.428′ E. Marker is
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2026
2. Wymondham Abbey
Regionally, this marker is in East Anglia. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wymondham Abbey, West End (within shouting distance of this marker); Medicinal Herbs (within shouting distance of this marker); Aromatic Herbs (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wymondham Abbey (within shouting distance of this marker); Wymondham Abbey, South Side (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Green Dragon Inn (about 210 meters away); Robert and William Kett (about 210 meters away); Market Cross (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wymondham.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
