Nominal: 987 Hz Diameter: 30.63" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Dier 1583
Dove Bell ID: 50440 Tower ID: 17953 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Arrington: St Nicholas
Diocese of Ely
Church, 614134
http://www.beneficeorwell.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: TL 325 503
The Church of St Nicholas Arrington is a small C13 parish church that has been wholly in use as a Christian religious building since its inception. It also replaces an earlier church building. It stands in a prominent position on the edge of the medieval settlement on a false crest of a hill. It is significant for the large amount of original C13 fabric - its Chancel, Nave, Tower and roof structure. In 1599 it was said to be ruinous and later repairs now believed to have been carried out around 1685 or earlier also led to the demolition of the aisles and the rebuilding of the belfry stage of the tower. A lead covered spire was added in 1750 possibly to replace a possible earlier form. In the C19 certain re-ordering and structural modifications occurred. Major conservation works have been ongoing since 1981. The church building retains an older font believed to be C12, part of a C13 wall painting, a significant bell of 1583 and a significant bell frame thought to be primarily medieval. The double piscina is similar to a type found in Jesus College Cambridge.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
The church is open to visitors each day throughout the year, between 9am and 4pm in the winter months and 9am to 6pm in the summer months. The churchyard is open at all reasonable times. Parking is limited and in a lay-by in Church End. There are no toilets.
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 189 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
Late 16th C
Maker
Pickford
5.A
Date
Late 16th C
Visit
RW,JGMS 7/80,CH 2007,GP 2010
Description
Age. Frame Layout 3.1. Inner side frames - one 6H, other missing. Redundant since 2012.
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 325 503
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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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