We’re delighted that Becket’s Chapel in South Norfolk has been recognised with a 2025 AABC Conservation Award as part of the Civic Trust Awards. Established in 2014, these awards honour projects that set the standard for historic building conservation, making a lasting impact on the built environment.
The work at Becket’s Chapel shows how sensitive conservation can balance old and new, keeping historic sites relevant and valued by the community. During the project, PCA revealed key evidence of the chapel’s medieval origins, as well as later changes that reflect how the building adapted to new uses over time. Well-preserved masonry and foundations helped to trace the architectural evolution of the site, while artefacts like medieval ceramics and coffin fittings provide further glimpses into its past.
Becket’s Chapel has long been a part of South Norfolk’s heritage, with roots stretching back to the medieval period and a continuous thread of religious and community use. The recent conservation work not only preserves this history but also keeps the building as a familiar landmark for future generations.
PCA is proud to have been involved in the project, bringing archaeological insights to a complex and rewarding scheme, and with Stage 2 still to come, we’re looking forward to uncovering even more of Becket’s Chapel’s story.
