St Margaret’s church in West Raynham, was originally constructed in the 1320s but by the 18th century it had fallen into disrepair. The St Margaret’s in Ruins Conservation Trust was founded in 2023 and aims to preserve the heritage and environmental significance of St Margaret’s Church ruins, this historic site in West Raynham, North Norfolk.
The St Margaret’s in Ruins Conservation Trust is working to stabilize and conserve the ruins with plans to establish a Centre of Excellence at St Margaret’s, offering education and training opportunities in skills essential for heritage and environmental conservation, such as stone masonry and restoration, green skills development, and churchyard management.
Find out more about their current project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, at their website www.stmargaretsruins.org and their aims to:
- Restore and conserve the ruins of St Margaret’s, safeguarding them against further deterioration.
- Create a Centre of Excellence in the management and conservation of church ruins and their churchyards to inspire owners of other ruined churches in Norfolk to do the same.
- Enhance accessibility for all visitors, creating a space where everyone can experience and learn about this heritage site, or simply appreciate its tranquillity and and place in the local landscape.
- Engage the community through educational initiatives, workshops, and events that highlight the rich history of the site.
