Nominal: 821.5 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1755
Dove Bell ID: 2229 Tower ID: 16767 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
East Carlton: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SP 831 893
Church rebuilt in Decorated Gothick style by the architect John Wing the younger for Sir John Palmer Bt. in 1788. Broad T plan with Palmer memorial chapel and vestry in the arms of the T. Elegant Gothick decoration inside and out. Original two decker pulpit, box pews and communion rail. Heraldic panels of stained glass, one dated 1659 retained from the old church. Later 19th century windows by Heaton, Butler & Bayne and by Clayton & Bell. The Palmer monuments in the chapel are outstanding. They include the alabaster figures of Sir Geoffrey Palmer and his wife Margaret, life size standing in a black marble cupboard in their shrouds, 1673 attributed to Joshua Marshall.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors. Details of keyholder with telephone number to be found in the church porch. In the nearby Countryside Park there are toilets, a café and car parking.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 276 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with cast iron posted frame located in Tower made by EdwardArnold from Leicester
Historical Notes
1789 - 1789
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Diameter: 28.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1755
Dove Bell ID: 19283 Tower ID: 16767 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 29.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1755
Dove Bell ID: 19284 Tower ID: 16767 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1755
Dove Bell ID: 19285 Tower ID: 16767 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 32.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1755
Dove Bell ID: 19286 Tower ID: 16767 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 33.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Joseph Eayre 1755
Dove Bell ID: 19287 Tower ID: 16767 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 831 893
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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