A Grade II* listed Roman Catholic parish church designed by architect Joseph John Scoles and built by the Society of Jesus in the late 1840s, now administered by the Diocese of East Anglia.
At a glance
St Mary’s stands on Regent Road at the heart of Great Yarmouth. Originally erected by the Jesuits, it represents an important phase of Catholic institutional architecture in Norfolk during the nineteenth century.
History
The church was built in the late 1840s by the Society of Jesus, marking a significant expansion of Catholic presence in Great Yarmouth. It is now administered by the Diocese of East Anglia, reflecting the evolving pastoral structure of the English Catholic Church.
What you see
Joseph John Scoles, a prolific architect of religious buildings, designed St Mary’s as a Grade II* listed structure. The same architect designed the Anglican St Mary’s church in the Southtown area of Great Yarmouth, allowing comparison between his work across denominational lines in the town.
Cultural significance
The church exemplifies mid-nineteenth-century Catholic architectural revival in East England. Its Grade II* listing underscores its heritage value as both a spiritual landmark and an example of Scoles’ distinctive ecclesiastical design work.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- City: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
- Coordinates: 52.6075°N, 1.7335°E
- Architect: Joseph John Scoles
- Built: Late 1840s
- Heritage status: Grade II* listed
- Current administration: Diocese of East Anglia
Practical information & getting there
St Mary’s Church is located on Regent Road in central Great Yarmouth. For visiting hours, service times and access information, contact the Diocese of East Anglia or the parish directly.
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