Nominal: 1200 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 59732 Tower ID: 23333 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shimpling: St George
Overview
Grid reference: TM 156 826
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Exterior Description
C12 round tower with C13 octagonal top stage and recessed lead spire. Late C13 chancel with windows with intersecting and Y-tracery. C12 nave refashioned in C15 with Perpendicular north and south windows. Timber-frame north porch.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Fine C15 nave roof with arched braces and embattled wall plate. Chancel roof with tiebeams. C15 benches with poppy-head bench ends and one with pierced tracery in back. Remains of screen under the tower arch. C15 octagonal front with 5 lions against the stem and figures of angels with shields against the bowl. Early C14 stained glass in heads of chancel windows and C15 glass in north nave windows. Built of flint rubble with stone dressings, partly rendered, and with tiled roofs.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1466
Maker
Pickford
5.H
Date
1466
Visit
PC 12/78
Description
OFJ
1
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1082 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.56" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 59733 Tower ID: 23333 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 937 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33.13" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John II Brend 1658
Dove Bell ID: 59734 Tower ID: 23333 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 156 826
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.
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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.
Further information
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