Nominal: 763 Hz Weight: 1071 lbs Diameter: 38.88" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Richard I Brasyer
Dove Bell ID: 4551 Tower ID: 16245 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Metfield: St John the Baptist
Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich
Church, 633421
http://sancroftbeneficechurches.org/Overview
Grid reference: TM 294 803
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 297 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
17th Century Clock with wood located in Ground Floor of Tower made by Garrett
Historical Notes
1629 - 1629
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1287 Hz Weight: 493 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1998
Dove Bell ID: 31244 Tower ID: 16245 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1140 Hz Weight: 516 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1998
Dove Bell ID: 31245 Tower ID: 16245 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1019 Hz Weight: 620 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1993
Dove Bell ID: 31246 Tower ID: 16245 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 962 Hz Weight: 700 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John II Brend 1647
Dove Bell ID: 31247 Tower ID: 16245 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 853 Hz Weight: 880 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by John I Brend 1568
Dove Bell ID: 31248 Tower ID: 16245 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 294 803
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.
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
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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common yew | Veterantree | 1 |
| Common lime | Veterantree | 5 |
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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