Thurlton was in the King's Hundred of Clavering, once held by Archbishop Stigand (deposed 1070) but, at the time of the Domesday survey, by William de Noyers. A church is mentioned in the Survey in Oder's land at Thurlton. Both Roger Bigod and Ralph of Beaufour had holdings in Thurlton at Domesday. The tower of All Saints church >
Link was built in the 15th century and the north doorway with censing angels in the spandrels >
Link dates from the same time but the ornate Norman doorway >
Link on the south wall is earlier. The church was extensively restored in the mid-18th century but a mid-to-late 15th century wall painting depicting St Christopher >
Link has survived, albeit in much faded condition. An hourglass stand >
Link is still in its original place on the wall beside the C19 pulpit, and the octagonal font >
Link is original also. The medieval rood screen >
Link has had its panels removed. The "Thurlton Dragon" (seen here) is depicted in one of the spandrels. All Saints church is open every day.