Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1838
Dove Bell ID: 52511 Tower ID: 19246 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Clippesby: St Peter
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626038
http://www.clippesbychurchandcountryside.co.uk/Overview
Grid reference: TG 428 145
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 188 m²
Exterior Description
Early C13, some fenestration C14 and C15. Tower heightened 1875, chancel restored 1891. Flint with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. West tower, nave and continuous chancel. Circular tower originally of 2 stages. C19 lancet to ground floor, facing west. Encircled quatrefoil ringing chamber windows to north, south and west. Octagonal 1875 belfry with stone windows to alternating facets. Double crenellated parapet. North door c,1200 : one order of colonnettes with scalloped capitals and cushion bases; punched decorated arch on block imposts; arch with zig-zag mouldings below double billet hood mould. 2 C13 lancets to nave separated by one 2-light Perpendicular window under depressed arch. Gabled south porch with hollow and chamfered arch. Cusped rectangular windows to flanks. Inside porch are incorporated remains of original south doorway : zig-zag and fragments of decorative roundels in soffits. Nave pierced by a 2-light ogeed C14 window, a late C13 cinquefoiled lancet and a stilted 3-light Perpendicular window. Chancel lower than nave. On south side are 2 2-light Perpendicular windows and an arched priests' door. 4-light C19 east window. North chancel wall is blank.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Responds to tower arch are double hollow chamfered. Holy water stoup by north door. Octagonal C15 font with traceried ogee stem and truncated bowl. Under bowl is a frieze of winged angels bearing books. C19 scissor braced nave roof. Chancel roof of principals and one tier butt purlins, also C19. Early C13 chancel piscina. One order of shafts with moulded bases and waterleaf capitals. Multiple roll moulded arch and hood mould on label stops. Below is a C13 aumbry retaining decorated iron strap hinges. Brass to Thomas Pallyng and wife Emme, 1503, in civil costume with inscription. Further brass to John Clippesby, his wife Julian and children, 1594, he in military costume, she in civil. Inscription.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 428 145
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
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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