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Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 61471 Tower ID: 24332 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Upton: St Margaret
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626027
http://www.broadsideparishes.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 393 121
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
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 Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Rood Screen Art/Wall Painting/Frescos Concerts/Live Music Staithe nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 478 m²
Exterior Description
C14 and C15 restored 1885 by A.S.Hewitt; tower restored 1928- 9. Flint and brick with limestone dressings. Nave and south porch roofs slated, chancel and aisles lead. West tower, nave, chancel, north and south aisles south porch. Plain square west tower, rebuilt 1928, with short pilaster buttresses to first stage only. Louvred two-light bell openings with arched transom and'Y' tracery Honeycomb brick sound openings on north and south. West window in brick surround with brick-headed lancet above. South porch with gable cross. Stooled niche with restored head above doorway. 2-light east and west windows. North and south windows 3-light Perpendicular with staged buttresses dividing bays. Arches with brick and flint voussoirs. Four- bay clerestorey to nave with 2-light windows with square heads and labels. East window of south aisle flanked by wall monument to John Cater +1781. Priest's door in south wall of chancel. Five light Perpendicular east window. Walling of north aisle contains brick and limestone blocks, some worked and re-used. Nave roof has castellated tie beams with arch-braces onto wall posts. Arch-braced principal rafters. Alternate wall posts cut to accommodate clerestorey.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Four-bay arcades : piers with four shafts with fillet between; arches with filleted hollow camfer. Painted consecration cross on north side of chancel arch. C15 screen base with eight painted figure panels and remains of inscription on middle rail. Piscina with traceried heads in north and south aisles. Painted consecration cross in south aisle. A re-used Romanesque capital in stoup by south door. Fine C14 octagonal font set on a stepped podium, the upper level having a quatrefoil frieze with lions carved at the corners. The stem carved with eight figures, the bowl with angels and the signs of the Evangelists.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 393 121
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 20/03/1991
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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