Diameter: 19" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Norris 1637
Dove Bell ID: 54709 Tower ID: 20520 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Guyhirn: Guyhirn Chapel
Overview
Grid reference: TF 403 40
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Rectangular building without internal division, a small bellcote on the west gable.
Description of Archaeology and History
c.1660.
Since being re-placed by Sir Gilbert Scott's church in 1878 the old church has been used as a mortuary chapel.
Exterior Description
The entrance itself is formed by large blocks of shaped stone and the arch is four-centred. This entrance is on the south side, near to the west end, and it is an endearing peculiarity of the building that whereas the east and south walls are of regularly coursed and rather small stones, the north and west walls are of brick with stone bands. No doubt this was because the west and north sides cannot be seen from the road. In every wall, however, the window form is the same - a late Tudor Gothic kind of form, with four four-central headed openings divided by mullions. The east wall has one such window, the north and west walls also one window (the latter rather high up in the gable) and the south -side two as well as the door. So it is an oddly balanced building, which greatly adds to its charm. The timber bellcote, on a brick base, is evidently a 19th century renewal and has two pretty cusped arched openings on all four sides. At every corner of the building are set-off buttresses in stone, or brick with stone. The roof coverings are of slates.
Interior
Interior Description
Internally the church is of the simplest. The flat ceiling rises for a bay at the west, in order to admit more light through the west window. The ceiling has two oval wooden panels of c.1790, the sole purpose of which seems to have been to provide access to the roof space. They look a little incongorous here, though they serve as a reminder that distinguished craftsmen worked in Wisbech in the 18th century.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
17th Century
Pulpit
17th Century
Altar
19th - 20th Century
Rail
19th - 20th Century
Lectern
19th - 20th Century
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 403 40
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
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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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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