Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Edward Tooke 1679
Dove Bell ID: 60657 Tower ID: 23824 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stokesby: St Andrew
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626057
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: TG 435 105
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Staithe nearby Stained Glass Brass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 212 m²
Exterior Description
C13 west tower, Decorated nave and continuous chancel. Restored 1856-58, chancel further restored 1910-15. Flint, ashlar and brick with thatched roof. 3 stage unbuttressed square tower. Square light to west. Louvred 2-light Y traceried belfry windows. Belfry windows and triple crenellated brick parapet probably of 1500 when appropriate bequest is recorded. C18 gabled brick south porch, the C19 door of which has C14 starred iron flushing plate and puller. Nave supported by stepped buttresses. South side with 2 2-light C14 ogeed windows and one 3-light C15 Perpendicular window, the latter under stilted arch. Arched north nave doorway and 2 2-light C14 ogeed windows. Chancel with diagonal eastern buttresses. Flanks have 2 2-light ogeed windows each. 3-light cusped intersecting east window. Priests' door to south.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Simple chamfered tower arch, blocked and with doorway. Nave roof 1856-58, scissor braced. Plain C20 font. No chancel arch. Boarded scissor braced C19 chancel roof. Stepped sedilia and cinquefoiled piscina. 6 pierced-back benches in nave with poppyheads. Arm rests carved with animals and a kneeling woman at prayer. Brasses in chancel floor : Edmund Clere and wife Elizabeth,1488, he is in military costume. Inscription panel below; Thomas Gerard, 1506, in academical costume, with inscription panel; Ann Cygges, widow of Sir Thomas Clere, 1570, with inscription; Anne Heigham and children, wife of Thomas Clere, 1614, with inscription.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 435 105
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.
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