Nominal: 835 Hz Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 36.63" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 5871 Tower ID: 17483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Sapiston: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TL 920 742
The West tower is of three stages; of flint rubble, originally rendered. The quoins are of dressed stone and their character suggests a substantial 18th century restoration. The West facade of the tower has, in the lowest storey, a two—light decorated window: above that is a narrow, slit like opening and the belfry stage has two-light Decorated openings on all four sides, under hood moulds. The top of the tower has a castellated parapet. The rest of the church is also of flint rubble with a rendered surface and roof coverings of tiles. The fabric of the church as it now appears is largely of c.1300.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, aislelcss nave, chancel, vestry on the south side of the chancel, south porch.
Exterior Description
The West tower is of three stages; of flint rubble, originally rendered. The quoins are of dressed stone and their character suggests a substantial 18th century restoration. The West facade of the tower has, in the lowest storey, a two—light decorated window: above that is a narrow, slit like opening and the belfry stage has two-light Decorated openings on all four sides, under hood moulds. The top of the tower has a castellated parapet. The rest of the church is also of flint rubble with a rendered surface and roof coverings of tiles. The fabric of the church as it now appears is largely of c.1300, with some later windows, but the south doorway — which is the greatest artistic asset of the building - is a Norman doorway of great interest, with two orders of shafts and an unusual motif round the two rrches. The porch itself is gabled, with a niche over the outer entrance, and although no doubt of the same period as the nave and chancel it has two pierced window openings in the east and west walls.
Interior
Interior Description
The nave also has a doorway in the north-west corner, which is not blocked but unused. From the exterior the division between the nave and chancel is evident from the change in the roof level, but there is no break in the wall surface on either side. On the north side there are two chancel windows and ene in the nave wall - all three of them being simple single-light windows with trefoil heads. On the south side there is a similar window in the chancel south wall, and two nave windows - the eastern window having Perpendicular tracery, and the western window being of a similar pattern to the bell-openings in the tower, i.e. two-light Decorated with a hood mould. There is a fine east window of three principal lights and reticulated tracery. At the two corners of the chancel are large angle buttresses and the rendering on the north and east walls is still largely intact. The roof structures were entirely renewed in the 19th century. The nave roof is lofty, with tall curved braces supported on corbels fronted by wooden shields. The floor is pleasantly laid with bricks. On the north side is an arched recess, in the nave, which may have housed the founder's tomb; a little further east the rood stairs survive, with a small doorway low down.
Fixtures and fittings
Piscina (object)
On the south side of the chancel is a piscina, with a small opening facing north-west, and the more customary large opening facing north.
Font (object)
Octagonal Perpendicular font, supported by four colonnettes. Both bowl and base appear to be original.
Font (component)
17th Century
Font cover with voluted supports.
Altar
19th Century
Communion Table. 19th century, but in a 17th century manner.
Pew (object)
19th Century
Stained pine
Stall
19th Century
Choir stalls
Reredos
19th Century
Pulpit
19th Century
Chair
18th Century
Sanctuary chair with claw and ball feet.
Bells
Nominal: 930 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 32.43" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by Thomas Draper 1591
Dove Bell ID: 49919 Tower ID: 17483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1082 Hz Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 28.63" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by Thomas Newman 1730
Dove Bell ID: 49920 Tower ID: 17483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1145 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.25" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by John Draper 1628
Dove Bell ID: 49921 Tower ID: 17483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 920 742
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.
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'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
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