The Saxon Cathedral of Elmham
A. W. Clapham|Walter Hindes Godfrey
The site of the See Elmham has been subject one those entirely artificial controversies which troubled archaeological peace nineteenth century, and arose from a curious then very prevalent phase thought. Plain, would have thought obvious, statements fact were first queried rejected to substitute in their place theories unsupported equally by evidence, tradition, or probability. Such was theory endeavoured transfer North Norfolk South Suffolk, face all definite evidence reasonable probability solely on ground that pre-Conquest church, known traditionally as Old Minster, existed Suffolk area. word Minster is sufficiently widespread seldom indicates cathedral not considered, statesman Theodore credited with inconceivable stupidity splitting up East Anglian establishing two bishop's stools within thirteen miles one. another. This theory, received tentative support more than distinguished antiquary, now, may hope, finally consigned limbo it should never emerged ; paper late Mr. Richard Howlett1 sets forth clear facts case overwhelming favour site.
The Antiquaries Journal