Nominal: 702 Hz Weight: 1561 lbs Diameter: 44" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Darbie 1676
Dove Bell ID: 3823 Tower ID: 12368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Lakenheath: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TL 714 827
Layout of building: the building comprises nave with tower to the west, chancel to the east; north and south aisles; north and south porches. There is a two-storey parvise extension to the tower on the west side. There is a lean-to WC/Boiler house to the north of the tower. There is evidence that there was a chapel or vestry between the chancel and the north aisle at one stage. The oldest part of the fabric appears to be the western part of the chancel and the chancel arch which contain Romanesque work. The tower is of 13th century date and the nave is assumed to be of similar date although incorporating later arcades and windows. The chancel appears to have been extended in the 13th century. The aisles contain 14th and 15th century materials. The parvise chamber is considered to be post Reformation in date, using materials taken from the church of St Peter, Eriswell. There are no records readily available of the 19th century Restoration. Apart from the 1968 font cover and the nave altar/dais there have been little changes since then. The chancel was restored in 1864 and its roof was renewed in 1891. A Tractarian reordering took place in 1905, architect W D Caroe. (1857-1938). Further re-ordering took place in 1926 architect H Munro Cautley
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 613 m²
Interior
Interior Description
Wall paintings: on north and south walls of the nave substantial sections and on the east wall of the nave with traces of a painted masonry scheme elsewhere in the building. Stained Glass: Window CE: 1891 recorded as Heaton, Butler and Bayne. Window NAE: 1905, unsigned. Window NAN1: undated, small 14th century fragments in tracery lights. 3.10 Clock: John Moore and Sons 1859. Bells: Frame: steel, 20th century. Six bells Other items of significance: 12th century chancel arch stonework. Font: 13th century octagonal stone with eight detached shafts. Thought by Pevsner to be the finest 13th century font in the county. Pulpit: timber, 15th century. Benches: a large number of mediaeval benches with poppy heads with animal figures and a variety of patterns in the fretwork at the backs. Box pew: early 17th century timber panelling, at east end of south aisle. Nave roof: alternating tie beams and hammer beams with angels to the hammer beams, queen posts and tracery above the tie beams. Ladder: ancient timber ladder in the tower thought by Pevsner possibly to be the original.
Bells
Nominal: 1182 Hz Weight: 545 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1946
Dove Bell ID: 27494 Tower ID: 12368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1084 Hz Weight: 563 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1915
Dove Bell ID: 27495 Tower ID: 12368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 945 Hz Weight: 675 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Danyell succ'r ('Brede')
Dove Bell ID: 27496 Tower ID: 12368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 883 Hz Weight: 961 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Danyell succ'r ('Brede')
Dove Bell ID: 27497 Tower ID: 12368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 793 Hz Weight: 1223 lbs Diameter: 39.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Charles Newman 1697
Dove Bell ID: 27498 Tower ID: 12368 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 714 827
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
It is unknown whether 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
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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.
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