Debach: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TM 242 543
The exterior is a mellow and attractive sight - the walls are of flint rubble, except for the entirely 19th century door and window surrounds.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel in one; tiny separate bell-cote.
Description of Archaeology and History
Mediaeval, extended and rebuilt by Phipson in 1853.
Exterior Description
The exterior is a mellow and attractive sight - the walls are of flint rubble, except for the entirely 19th century door and window surrounds. One or two of the details, for instance the chancel north doorway, are a little wilful in their design but on the whole the reconstruction was carried out in a decent manner.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1880
West window of nave: two tall lights, cinquefoil heads, and an octofoil above. The glass is in memory of three brothers of the Hume family - one of whom was Rector of Debach; the class shows St.Peter and St.Paul on a large scale with figure scenes below.
Stained Glass
North-west window in memory of the Rev. Osborn Reynolds, died 1890. Late pre-Raphaelite representation of Caritas.
Stained Glass
North and south windows of sanctuary, that on the north a memorial to Sarah Allbott, who died in 1876.
Stained Glass
1865
East window of three lights and typical of the 1860's; erected by Sarah Allbott in 1865. The centre light, unusually, shows not the Crucifixion but the Descent from the Cross.
Interior
Interior Description
Inside the walls are plasterud and there is some stained class. Behind the pulpit is a window with an inscription indicating that it was presented by the Rector in 1865; it is a rather good example of mid-19th century patterned glass in red, blue, green and gold. The Rector at the time of the rebuilding was Samuel Field, who also made certain alterations to the rectory, and in the vestry is another small window with the Field coat of arms; also in the vestry is a plan of the church and an inscription recording a gift of £40 from the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlarging, Building and Repair of Churches and Chapels signed by Samuel Field as Rector, and also by Samuel Hinds, Bishop of Norwich, in which diocese Debach then was. The carved heads forming label stops over the door into the vestry are clearly those of Bishop Hinds and Rector Field.
Fixtures and fittings
Chest
c. Late 18th Century
Opposite north entrance. Three plain panels in front with incised diamond shapes, probably late 18th century.
Pulpit
In south-east corner of nave, elaborate, with front of nodding ogee arches like the blank arcade which runs round the interior of Ely cathedral Lady Chapel; ogival headed arch behind leads to the vestry.
Stall
Plain.
Lectern
Wooden, quite elaborate eagle.
Organ (object)
1911
One-manual with pedals by Bishop & Son.
Font (object)
Elaborate, eight-sided, the bowl having angels with shields and symbols of the Evangelists; the base has lions alternating with crockets. It does seem to be a fairly close copy of the fine, but battered, mediaeval font at Covehithe.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 242 543
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.
Further information
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.