This church was built around 1300 and was extended in the 15th Century and reduced in the 18th Century. The south porch is in Perpendicular style and is a particularly good example. There is a medieval stone cross close to the south porch in the churchyard.
Wildflowers to be enjoyed at St Giles include primroses, pignut, barren strawberry and lords and ladies. Also to be found high up on the stonework of the church itself are wall rue and black spleenwort – both relatively rare ferns in Norfolk.
Habitats
Grassland, hedgerow and stonework
Best time to visit
In spring you will be able to see the primroses, barren strawberry, pignut, germander speedwell and lords and ladies. Later in the summer will be best for common sorrel, hedge woundwort and common knapweed.
The Church is usually locked, but details of access to a key can be found in the porch.
Associated groups
The Friends of Colby Church is an active group of local volunteers involved with the general maintenance of the church and churchyard. The Friends organise fundraising events (including an Annual Open Day in summer) and, with the practical help of the local award winning wildlife conservation group 'Wild About Colby', they manage the churchyard for wildlife.
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/church
Get involved?
More information about practical help needed in the churchyard can best be found by contacting the churchwardens.
www.dioceseofnorwich.org/about/contact/person
Website
www.achurchnearyou.com