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Urgent repairs approved for St Gregory's Church in Norwich over collapse risk
Overview
Urgent repairs have been approved for St Gregory's Church in Norwich after a report warned that its deteriorating west wall is at direct risk of collapsing into a busy street. The 14th-century building, currently used as an antiques centre, features nationally significant medieval wall paintings and is managed by the Norwich Historic Churches Trust.
Key points
- St Gregory's Church in Norwich requires urgent repairs due to a risk of its west wall collapsing into St Gregory's Alley.
- The 14th-century building is currently used seven days a week as an antiques centre and is managed by the Norwich Historic Churches Trust.
- A report described the council-owned structure as one of Norwich's grandest churches, notable for its architecture and late medieval wall paintings.
- Council officers have approved the trust's plans for like-for-like repair work to secure the historic building against weathering and water damage.