Nominal: 1127 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 26.25" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William Brend 1625
Dove Bell ID: 58277 Tower ID: 22494 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Norwich: St James Pockthorpe
Diocese of Norwich
Closed Church
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Overview
Grid reference: TG 234 93
A small, largely late Perpendicular, church which formerly stood in a large churchyard. The nave, chancel and south aisle are of knapped flint and freestone with some use of brick. Largely 14th century. The top storey of the tower was rebuilt in 1743 and the vestry added in the late 19th or early 20th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
The church consists of a nave with three-bay south arcade, a slightly narrower chancel and a south aisle which is continuous along the length of both nave and chancel. A fourth bay of the nave at the west is separated by a triple-arched opening, the two piers of which are the western supports of the tower. A porch, with parvise over, is formed in the south-west corner. Vestry block to the east.
Description of Archaeology and History
Largely 14th century. The top storey of the tower was rebuilt in 1743 and the vestry added in the late 19th or early 20th century.
Exterior Description
A small, largely late Perpendicular, church which formerly stood in a large churchyard. Now only the south churchyard with its six fine plane trees survives, cared for by the local authority. The nave, chancel and south aisle are of knapped flint and freestone with some use of brick. The lower stage of the tower, which is partly contained within the west bay of the nave, is of flint with brick quoins and the octagonal 18th century upper stage is of brick with all headers showing and battlement copings (recently renewed) of stone. The vestry is of flint and brick. Roof coverings are chiefly of slates, with lead on porch and tower roofs. Almost all the windows (i.e. north, south and west) are Perpendicular, though the chancel east window has Decorated tracery.
Building Materials
Flint
Knapped
Brick
Stone
Freestone
Interior
Interior Description
Plain plastered walls, a large chancel arch, and (in the nave) a shallow scissor-beam roof complement largely 19th century furnishings - including the battlemented Rood-beam. The most curious feature is the triple-arched opening at the west, the piers of which support the tower and the side openings provide a passage-way for processions. The broad openings into the south aisle have four-centred arches on octagonal piers. The nave is rather crammed with early Victorian pews and other fittings. Now that the panels and roundels of 15th and 16th century stained glass have been removed the church is entirely plain glazed.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th Century
Communion table, Jacobean in style
Font (object)
14th Century
Octagonal stone font, with a pair of figures in each panel of the bowl and eight figures in stooled and canopied niches round the shaft.
Pulpit
19th Century
Stained softwood
Pew (object)
19th Century
Stained and grained
Lectern
19th Century
Oak
Organ (object)
Early 19th Century
One-manual instrument by Corps Bros. of Norwich.
Stall
c. 18th Century
Choir stalls
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 234 93
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.
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 | 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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