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Dove Bell ID: 63319 Tower ID: 25271 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Feltwell: St Nicholas
Overview
Grid reference: TL 712 908
The church is thought to have a Saxon origin but the earliest evidence now remaining or visible are Norman - i.e. the wide tower arch at the west end of the building, with one order of shafts, and the Norman Column exposed at the east end of the north arcade with a shaft decorated with horizontal zigzag.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and aisles, south-west porch and base and upper east side fragments of round) west tower.
Description of Archaeology and History
The greater part of the round tower (which collapsed in 1899) was Norman, and of this the tower arch and a little of the walling survive; the octagonal top of the tower was 15th century. The south arcade of three bays is Decorated; the north arcade and the windows are mostly Perpendicular. The porch is of red brick, presumably late 15th or early 16th century. The chancel, like the tower, has gone.
The church is thought to have a Saxon origin but the earliest evidence now remaining or visible are Norman - i.e. the wide tower arch at the west end of the building, with one order of shafts, and the Norman Column exposed at the east end of the north arcade with a shaft decorated with horizontal zigzag.
Exterior Description
Built of carstone and flints with freestone dressings, and roof coverings of slates. The church stands, on a large graveyard, as a conspicuous and rather memorable feature at the end of the village. At least a part of the building's memorability is due to its present curious shape - it consists of a nave only, distinctly short by comparison with its height, with a red brick south porch. The chancel was demolished in 1862 and the tower collapsed in October 1899 whilst undergoing repair.
Interior
Interior Description
The south arcade is of the 13th century with piers of quatrefoil form, the four lobes keeled; the north arcade is Perpendicular, with piers of the same type but slimmer and with shafts of polygonal section. The arcades are of three bays. There is a simple cinquefoiled piscina in the south aisle.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Eightsided stone bowl, lancets on the stem. Perhaps of the 1830 repair.
Coffin
Large stone coffin in the north aisle: inside it are three 17th century (possibly) bell clappers.
Pew (object)
Fourteen oak pews with carved ends.
Pulpit
Late 19th Century
Rail
Late 19th Century
Organ (object)
One manual organ by Holditch of King's Cross.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 712 908
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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