St Benedicts Church, a decaying structure that dates back to the 11th century, could be restored with new roof timbers and brickwork.

Kings & Dunne Architect has submitted plans to Norwich City Council to remove and replace parts of the eroding structure with like-for-like materials.

St Benedicts Church remains (Image: Norwich City Council)

St Benedicts Church remains (Image: Norwich City Council)

In the application, it states pigeon droppings need to be cleaned "carefully" and historic holes need covering to "prevent further pigeon access in the future".

The timber, which surrounds the windows, is described in "poor" condition and will be replaced.

St Benedicts Church was originally built under Bishop Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich.

The structure dates back to the 11th century (Image: Norwich City Council)

It served as a parish church for centuries, sharing in Norwich’s growth as a major medieval trading city.​

During the Second World War the church was hit by bombing in the Baedeker raids on Norwich, which destroyed much of the building and left only the medieval tower substantially standing.

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