Nominal: 955 Hz Weight: 536 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1857
Dove Bell ID: 6533 Tower ID: 13664 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Stuston: All Saints
Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich
Church, 633405
http://www.northhartismerebenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TM 134 778
All Saints church with its round tower dates back to 12th and 13th centuries faced in flint. The chancel and south porch were rebuilt in the 15th century and within the body of the church stands a 15th century font and to the left a famous monument to the Casteton Family dated 1727.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 219 m²
Exterior Description
The church has a round tower, dating from 12th century, that was extended with octagonal belfry in 14th century. The chancel and south porch were rebuilt in the 15th century and the chancel thoroughly restored with the addittion of the north transept and north vestry in 1820-2. The windows are generally constructed of randum flintwork with limstone dressing and all roofs are covered in blue Staffordshire tiles with the expection of the tower roof that is covered in lead.
Interior
Interior Description
Internally the roofs are victorian and the nave has panelled ceiling with carved bosses. A roof loft staircase also remains in the north east corner of the nave and there is a 15th century piscina, with a cusped head in the chancel. The chancel arch to the north transcept have polchrome brick work, consisting of red, yellow and back bricks and the tower arch is sharply pointed and unarticulated. the font is 15th century and the gothic pulpit of 1861. On the north chancel wall is a fine monument to castleton and family of 1727.
Bells
Nominal: 1282.5 Hz Weight: 308 lbs Diameter: 23.38" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 41379 Tower ID: 13664 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1176 Hz Weight: 420 lbs Diameter: 25.63" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by John Draper 1627
Dove Bell ID: 41380 Tower ID: 13664 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1025 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1853
Dove Bell ID: 41381 Tower ID: 13664 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 134 778
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 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.
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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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