Runham: St Peter & St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: TG 459 108
Some medieval features remain. The church was much restored in 1857, when the top of the tower was rebuilt and the roofs were renewed; new tracery was put in almost all the windows. Like so many Norfolk churches, Runham has had the hand of the restorer laid heavily upon it.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Staithe nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, wide aisleless nave with north porch, chancel.
Footprint of Church buildings: 238 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Some medieval features remain. The church was much restored in 1857, when the top of the tower was rebuilt and the roofs were renewed; new tracery was put in almost all the windows.
Exterior Description
Mainly mid C14. Bequests to building tower date from 1473-1507. Restored 1855 by W.A. Morant of Yarmouth. Flint with ashlar dressings. West tower, nave and chancel. Slate roofs. 3 stage tower supported by diagonal buttresses. Flushwork plinth course. 3-light Perpendicular west window. Square punched ringing chamber ventilation panels. 2-light belfry windows. Double crenellated parapet with corner pinnacles. Nave buttresses are stepped and fall to side only. 2 2-light nave windows north and south, one of Y tracery and the other of mouchette type. Arched south doorway. Gabled north porch on diagonal buttresses. Arched and moulded doorway below statuary niche. 2-light side windows. 2 2-light chancel south windows and one to north, all mouchetted. One south window extends downwards and has a central mullion in order to form a low side window. 3-light cusped mouchette east window. Diagonal east buttresses and stepped side buttresses.
As listed on Historic England website
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window grisaille.
Interior
Interior Description
Tall tower arch with, at the top, dying mouldings. Hammerbeam nave roof of 1855. Arched braces drop from hammerbeams to wall posts supported by corbels. 2 tiers butt purlins. Collars and King posts. Ridge piece. Deeply moulded chancel arch. Arch braced chancel roof also enjoying the benefit of corbel support. Angle piscina. All furnishing removed.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
19th Century
Octagonal, nineteenth century, with tracery designs in the panels of the bowl and a stone book-rest on the west face; the stem is a cluster of four short shafts.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 459 108
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.
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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