Thetford in Norfolk, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

St. Peter's Church

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 24, 2026

1. St. Peter's Church Marker

Inscription. One of Thetford's three surviving medieval churches. St. Peter's was extensively rebuilt between 1789 1791 by public subscription. Sometimes known as the black church' due to the extensive use of knapped flint, which creates the chequer board pattern on the tower.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 52° 24.881′ N, 0° 44.812′ E. Marker is in Thetford, England, in Norfolk. It is on Whitehart Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Whitehart Street, Thetford, England IP24 1BN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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: Captain Mainwaring's Statue (about 120 meters away,

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measured in a direct line); Thetford Priory (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Refectory (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); St. Mary the Less (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Thetford Priory - The Church and Nave (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Prior's Lodging (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Abbey before the Dissolution (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Angles Way (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thetford.

St. Peter's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 24, 2026

2. St. Peter's Church

The marker is visible here just to the right of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.