Nominal: 722 Hz Weight: 1441 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 1 of 11
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1711
Dove Bell ID: 5103 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Orton: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: NY 622 83
This is a fascinating church that has undergone substantial change since the early C13, but has retained a combination of both tantalising and substantial evidence of its past history. The scarce early C13 remains suggest a central crossing with a tower that was replaced in the late early C16 by a square parapeted Perpendicular tower at the west end that was lime rendered, scraped back to stone in the C19, and recently re-covered to its original appearance. The tower probably coincides with the construction of the porch (dated 1607) and the north and south aisles, the latter including an early C15 reset window. The splendid nave and aisle roofs are late C15/earlyC16. The shallow pitched nave open, undecorated, timber roof with its large tie beams is particularly attractive. The old chancel was demolished and replaced by an Early English style addition designed by Paley & Austin in 1878/9. It visually crushes the nave and introduces a style and shape that has few historic reference points. There are points of interest in the church including a C13 piscina, the bread and records boxes, three C16/C17 bells in crown headstocks, a beautiful Belle Époque stained glass window designed by Beatrix Whistler, the restoration font, the C18 pews that now line the walls of the baptistery, the William III royal cypher and the pulpit that is the surviving top level of a mid-C18 three tier edifice.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 566 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Earlier buildings and settlement
Exterior Description
To come
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1485 Hz Weight: 391 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1917
Dove Bell ID: 34002 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1400 Hz Weight: 418 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 3 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1917
Dove Bell ID: 34003 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1248 Hz Weight: 493 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1917
Dove Bell ID: 34004 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1112 Hz Weight: 557 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1917
Dove Bell ID: 34005 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 991 Hz Weight: 699 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 6 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1917
Dove Bell ID: 34006 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 934 Hz Weight: 824 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 7 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1917
Dove Bell ID: 34007 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 833 Hz Weight: 1133 lbs Diameter: 37.63" Bell 8 of 11
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1917
Dove Bell ID: 34008 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 31.88" Bell 9 of 11
Founded by William I Oldfield 1637
Dove Bell ID: 34009 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 34.75" Bell 10 of 11
Founded by John Woolley
Dove Bell ID: 34010 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 38.5" Bell 11 of 11
Founded by William I Oldfield 1637
Dove Bell ID: 34011 Tower ID: 14519 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 622 83
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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.
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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