Weight: 800 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1892
Dove Bell ID: 54568 Tower ID: 20427 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Great Plumstead: St Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626017
http://www.churchintheplumsteads.comOverview
Grid reference: TG 301 99
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II listed building
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 214 m²
Exterior Description
Containing medieval fragments, with tower dated 1711, and restored in 1875. Flint with brick and stone dressings and plain tile roof. West tower, nave, south porch and chancel. Tower, of brick, built off the medieval flint base. Built in two stages, with clasping pilasters. Inserted C19 single light west window with stilted 'Tudor' arch. Date plaque to south in recess with moulded cornice above and sill band below. Vent loop type sound holes to north and south. String course at bell chamber floor level. Honeycomb brick belfry openings with semi-circular arches with key block. Reset medieval gargoyles below chequered flint and stone battlemented parapet with brick finials. Remainder of church mainly C19. 3 bay nave with offset buttresses and 3 light Perpendicular style windows. Blocked north door. Gabled south porch with parapet. Single light lancet on north chancel wall. 3 light C19 Perpendicular style window, central blocked priest's door and small 2 light window on south side. C19. 3 light Perpendicular window, flanked by 2 reset C13 blocked lancet windows. Parapet gables with stone kneelers.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior C19. Stoup adjacent to south door. C13 shafts visible on east chancel wall. Steps to rood loft in north chancel wall. 2 small brasses in floor. Tower inscription reads: This tower restored, Thom Marker and Mr. Joseph Vincent Church Wardens 1711. Hopper heads dated 1875.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 301 99
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.
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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