Bell 1 of 2
1662
Dove Bell ID: 55213 Tower ID: 20801 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hemblington: All Saints
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626014
http://www.hemblingtonchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 353 115
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Wall Painting
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 160 m²
Exterior Description
West tower C12, remainder of fabric largely early C14. Flint with limestone and brick dressings with some reset worked stone. Smut pantile 'roofs; conical plain-tiled tower roof. West tower, nave, chancel, south porch. Round west tower with later stepped parapet and conical cap. Two-light bell openings dressed in red brick with chamfered surrounds and mullions. On north,west and south sides are square stone panels with pierced openings, set in chamfered brick surrounds. Three- light west window with chamfered brick mullions and remains of moulded and cusped head; opening now reduced and much rebuilt. South porch has moulded brick entrance arch, early C16; flushwork crosses flanking entrance and in gable. Single lancet east and west window openings. Two light window with restored Perpendicular tracery adjoining porch. Other nave windows two and three light Decorated some C19 restorations. Chancel south windows of c.1300 with 'Y' tracery. Angle buttresses to nave and chancel east walls. 3 light east window with tracery much restored and renewed. North doorway blocked in brick.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Nave roof C15 of arch-braced principals on wall posts with octagonal pilasters and capitals. Some common rafters retain painted decoration. Barrel roof to chancel, C20. Massive timber beam supporting studwork east gable of nave; no chancel arch. Opening to chancel flanked by figure-niches, a tall cusped opening on the north side, an irregular double niche to the south, retaining some original colouring. Open rood stairs at north-east corner of nave. On nave north wall, a large and very fine C14 mural depicting scenes from the life of St. Christopher. Double linked piscina in south wall of nave; stooling for figure on cill of window above. C18 pulpit with backboard and octagonal tester. Some old benches with poppyhead ends. Piscina and dropped cill sedilia in south wall of chancel. C15 octagonal font with figure carving around bowl and stem; stem arcaded with vaulted canopies over figure niches. C20 colouring.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Bell 2 of 2
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1621
Dove Bell ID: 55214 Tower ID: 20801 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 353 115
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.
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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