Nominal: 771.5 Hz Weight: 1139 lbs Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1919
Dove Bell ID: 921 Tower ID: 12780 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bradwell: St Nicholas
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626034
http://www.stnicholasbradwell.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 503 38
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 445 m²
Exterior Description
C12 west tower. Nave, aisles and chancel are C14. Major restoration 1875. 1889 porch rebuilt. 1907 a further restoration. Flint with ashlar dressings and some brick. Plain tiles to nave and chancel, slate to aisle roofs. 4 stage circular tower. Cusped western lancet. One western lancet to second stage. Brick lancets to ringing chamber and louvred lights to belfry. Plain parapet. Aisle west walls pierced by traceried roundels. Diagonal stepped west aisle buttresses, remainder are side buttresses. Gabled south porch. North doorway. 2 aisle windows north and south, of 2 lights and C14 although much restored. 3-light aisle east windows of similar character. 3 encircled quatrefoils comprise clerestory. In addition there is an eastern gable window to nave. 2. 2-light reticulated south chancel windows, the eastern one shortened. Priests' door. Diagonal eastern buttresses frame 4-light reticulated and sub-reticulated east window. C19 vestry against north chancel, the side buttress removed to allow its construction.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
3 bay arcade of 4-lobed piers supporting double chamfered arches. Double chamfered tower arch and double hollow chamfered chancel arch. Clerestory windows sit behind square splays. Nave roof renewed : arched braces on wall posts drop to corbels. Octagonal C15 font. Lions crouch against stem and angels disport themselves under bowl. Bowl panels contain symbols of 4 Evangelists and 4 further angels. East end of both aisles have trefoiled piscinas. Chancel roof of 1875. Good C17 altar rails : thick irontwist balusters support rail upon which is carved a repeating frieze of griffins and cherubs riding sea dragons. Cusped sedilia and piscina. Plaster wall monument to William Vesey 1644. Within flat arched recess are free standing painted figures of William Vesey behind his 2 wives. Wives kneel at prayer. One son kneels at Vesey's right. Predella panel contains relief figures of 4 daughters and one reclining, presumably deceased, son. Plain plaster pilasters frame the whole composition.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 964 Hz Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 33.88" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 12481 Tower ID: 12780 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 887 Hz Weight: 1064 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 12482 Tower ID: 12780 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 503 38
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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
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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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