A series of heritage plates could be added on all of the grade I listed churches under the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust (NHCT).

The conservation charity manages sites including St Gregory’s Church in Pottergate and St Simon And St Jude Church in Elm Hill.

St Simon And St Jude Church in Elm Hill (Image: Google Maps)

Dr Oliver Coulson, executive director, hopes the plaques will increase the visibility of the buildings.

He said: "We are installing plaques to make sure the city’s medieval church buildings are recognised for their ongoing contribution to the city.

What the plaques could look like (Image: NHCT)

"They are such an established part of Norwich that, in some ways, they have melted into the background.

"This will no longer be the case.

"We are communicating that these buildings matter, they are cared for and they are open.

"They are open to visitors, to communities and to new ideas about how they can be used.”

St Margaret-de-Westwick church in NR2 (Image: NHCT)

St Martin at Palace Church (Image: NHCT)

The trust was established in 1973 and partners with tenant organisations such as Norwich Arts Centre and the Puppet Theatre to bring cultural activities to the city.

Some of the churches are accessible daily while others can be viewed by appointment with the tenant.

All of them are open during the annual Norfolk Heritage Open Days.

NHCT submitted plans to repair parts of St Simon And St Jude, a 14th century church in Elm Hill, in November.

Isle Architects, who surveyed the site, described the building as "partially ruined".

There is a hole in the current tower roof covering (Image: Norwich Historic Church Trust)

The trust intends to “retain maximum original fabric where possible".

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