Nominal: 844 Hz Weight: 969 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1949
Dove Bell ID: 3825 Tower ID: 12174 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lammas: St Andrew
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626083
http://www.aylshamteamministry.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 245 232
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
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Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 207 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: 1284.5 Hz Weight: 411 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1953
Dove Bell ID: 27504 Tower ID: 12174 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1135 Hz Weight: 477 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by (unidentified) 1713
Dove Bell ID: 27505 Tower ID: 12174 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1059 Hz Weight: 536 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John II Brend 1635
Dove Bell ID: 27506 Tower ID: 12174 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 948.5 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John II Brend 1654
Dove Bell ID: 27507 Tower ID: 12174 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 245 232
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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