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Historic churches · East of England

St George's Church, Little Thetford

In or near Little Thetford.

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St George's Church, Little Thetford — church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.

St George's Church, Little Thetford, historic churches in Cambridgeshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Ely · 3.3 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St George's Church in Little Thetford, the nearest railway station is Ely, which is approximately 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB6 3HD. Entry to the church is free.

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About

St George's Church, Little Thetford is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3630°, 0.2480°.

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Heritage listing

St George's Church, Little Thetford, is an Anglican church in the village of Little Thetford, Cambridgeshire, England.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

St George's Church in Little Thetford is a historic parish church featuring elements from the 14th century. Visitors can explore its architecture, including a chancel, nave, and unique font with human faces, while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St George's Church, Little Thetford, is an Anglican church in the village of Little Thetford, Cambridgeshire, England.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

St. George's Church is a 14th-century stone building with slate roof. In 1751 it was recorded as a chapel of ease attached to Stretham served by the rector there. The roof was thatched until 1863, when the church was heavily restored. Today, the church consists of a chancel, nave, north porch, and south vestry. The 14th-century octagonal bowl font still has an original lead lining. St. George's Church, a Grade II* listed building, is part of the Ely Team Ministry. The complete registers start in 1654 and are kept at the Cambridge Records Office.

Architecture

The previously thatched roof has been plain tiles since the extensive restorations of 1863. The east gable of the nave, rebuilt in 1665, is of narrow local brick. The 19th-century west gable end has a gabled double bellcote with two-centred arches and one bell installed. The 19th-century west window has three trefoil lights. The North and South walls of the nave have, in each wall, one window of three cinquefoil lights in ogee arches and square head. The clunch tracery and the mullion and architrave are of limestone, which may indicate they are part of an earlier restoration. The gabled, brick and rubblestone north porch is 19th century. The chancel has in the north wall two windows, each…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.3630, 0.2480
County
Cambridgeshire
Parish
Thetford
Postcode
CB6 3HD
Parliamentary constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Phone
01353648794
Established
1301
Nearest railway station
Ely3.3 km
Opening
Daily 8am until dusk; closed for private prayer except Sundays 10am–4pm.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St George's Church, Little Thetford?
St George's Church, Little Thetford is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 3HD), in the parish of Thetford.
What is St George's Church, Little Thetford?
St George's Church, Little Thetford — church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
How do I get to St George's Church, Little Thetford?
The nearest railway station is Ely, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 3HD.
When was St George's Church, Little Thetford built?
Built or established in 1301.
Is St George's Church, Little Thetford a listed building?
St George's Church, Little Thetford is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St George's Church, Little Thetford a protected site?
Yes — St George's Church, Little Thetford is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
Is St George's Church, Little Thetford free to visit?
Yes, St George's Church, Little Thetford is free to enter.
How do I get to St George's Church, Little Thetford?
The nearest railway station is Ely, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 3HD.