St. Saviour, a small fabric, dedicated to the Transfiguration, has a square embattled tower, and contains several neat mural monuments. In Bishop Oxford’s time it was appropriated to the almoner of the cathedral convent. Rev. W. H. Cooke, incumbent.
St. Simon and Jude contains some ancient brasses, and several monuments and effigies of the Pettus’ family, upon one of which is a recumbent figure, in complete armour, of Sir J. Pettus, the first of the family who was knighted. The church is of great antiquity, and was held by the bishops before the removal of the see to Norwich. Rev. C. Holloway, rector.
St. Stephen is a commodious gothic structure, with two side chapels, and a square tower at the west end. The nave is divided from the aisles by fluted columns with pointed arches, and the east window is richly beautified with stained glass. There are several old brasses and many mural tablets. In the vestry is a manuscript description of the church, written by Benjamin Mackerell, author of a history of Lynn; also a curious old alabaster carving. The church has lately undergone repairing and restoration. Rev. E. Evans, vicar.
St. Swithin is a neat structure, with a square tower and three bells. During the cleansing of the church in 1834, an ancient portrait of Edward the Confessor was found nailed under one of the seats, where it is supposed to have been placed for security during the civil wars. The altar-piece is a painting of Moses and Aaron. On the font are carved emblems of the Trinity, Eucharist, and the Passion, with the arms of East Anglia. Here are also three stalls. Rev. R. C. Cavell, rector.
The following are the churches in the hamlets of the city:—
Christchurch (New Catton), which is in the parish of St. Clement, was erected in 1841. It is built of brick and flint, and cost £2500. Rev. R. Wade, incumbent.
St. John the Baptist (Old Lakenham), situate on a declivity commanding a fine prospect; has a handsome font. The vicarage is united to Trowse Newton. Rev. G. Carter, incumbent.
St. Mark (New Lakenham) was erected in 1844, and has 1000 sittings. It cost upwards of £4000; and has a nave, tower, and three bells. Rev. G. I. Pellew, incumbent.
St. Matthew (Thorpe Hamlet) was built in 1851, of Kentish rag-stone. Rev. G. W. Grogan, incumbent.
St. Bartholomew (Heigham), a small edifice, contains a mural monument to Bishop Hall, who was buried here. Rev. G. C. Hoste, rector.