Diameter: 35" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William Brend 1602
Dove Bell ID: 58541 Tower ID: 22643 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Oxnead: St Michael & All Angels
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626070
http://www.aylshamteamministry.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 229 240
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: 194 m²
Exterior Description
Flint with stone dressings, partly plastered; red brick additions; plain-tiled roof continuous over nave and chancel. West tower, nave, chancel, north and south porches, north-east chapel in ruins; lancet in east wall. C13 fabric with addition in late C16 and C18. West tower probably C13 in origin with late C16 upper stage with embattled parapet. Two- light sound openings with hollow-chamfered brick mullions and reveals. Stage- buttresses at division between nave and chancel. Two lancets and priest's door in south wall of chancel. Massive brick angle-buttresses at east wall. C18 crow-stepped brick east gable with H.S. 1711 in tie-irons. C19 east window with geometrical tracery. C18 south porch of brick, plastered over : pantiled roof with parapeted gable. C17 brick north porch with crow-stepped gable; semi-circular headed doorway with moulded brick, pilasters and entablature.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Remains of rood stair in south wall. The chancel contains fine monuments to the Paston family : Sir Clement Paston (died 1597) : an alabaster tomb-chest with figure in full armour reclining on a half-rolled mat kneeling figure of his wife Alice. Lady Katherine Paston (died 1636) by Nicholas Stone; a marble bust on a pedestal with segmental pediment over.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 229 240
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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