Nominal: 767.5 Hz Weight: 1177 lbs Diameter: 39.88" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1910
Dove Bell ID: 1263 Tower ID: 16494 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Buxton: St Andrew
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626069
http://www.aylshamteamministry.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 233 227
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 469 m²
Exterior Description
C14 in origin, but much restored in 1881, when the tower was rebuilt entirely (date of restoration recorded on north porch). Flint with limestone dressings, slate roofs over nave, north and south porches; black glazed pantiles over chancel; lead roofs over aisles. West tower, nave, north and south aisles, north and south porches, chancel. West tower with angle buttresses and embattled parapet; polygonal stair turret on north side. Lean- to vestry, in south-west angle, with quatrefoil windows. Three Perpendicular windows on north and south of nave; bays divided by set-off buttresses with flushwork panels on south side. Angle buttresses to aisles and east wall. Quatrefoil windows in clerestorey and over chancel arch.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
3-bay C14 arcades with good corbel-heads at responds : octagonal piers and double-chamfered arches. Remains of C16: screen base with original colour now re-set as part of screen to chapel at east end of south aisle. Piscina and triple sedilia C13 with plain arches under a continuous drip mould. Trefoil-headed piscina in south aisle. Good monuments in chancel to Mary Ann Kent (4l773) on south wall and to Margaret Robinson (d.1638) on north wall.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1150 Hz Weight: 418 lbs Diameter: 28.18" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Thomas Newman 1707
Dove Bell ID: 14255 Tower ID: 16494 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1023.5 Hz Weight: 502 lbs Diameter: 29.69" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John II Brend 1657
Dove Bell ID: 14256 Tower ID: 16494 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 963.5 Hz Weight: 640 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John II Brend 1657
Dove Bell ID: 14257 Tower ID: 16494 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 863 Hz Weight: 764 lbs Diameter: 35.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John II Brend 1657
Dove Bell ID: 14258 Tower ID: 16494 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1289 Hz Weight: 441 lbs Diameter: 26.57" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Matthew Higby & Co Cast by: Allanconi, 2022
Dove Bell ID: 63233 Tower ID: 16494 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 233 227
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.
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.
Further information
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