Weight: 770 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1844
Dove Bell ID: 4793 Tower ID: 15806 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lakenham: St Mark
Overview
Grid reference: TG 234 74
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 Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass Concerts/Live Music Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 558 m²
Exterior Description
1844 by J. Brown; apse and vestry added 1864 by J.H. Brown. Knapped flint (some flushwork on buttresses) with yellow brick dressings; stone plinth and dressings on chancel. Slate roof. Nave, Chancel and west tower. Five 2-light perpendicular nave windows; tall single-light windows with drip moulds in pentangular apse. Crenellated turrets at east end of nave; tall west tower.
As listed onHistoric England website
Interior
Interior Description
West gallery on cast-iron columns; painted rood screen; framed roof trusses.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by E.Tucker from London in 1878
Historical Notes
1878 - 1878
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 525 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1844
Dove Bell ID: 32414 Tower ID: 15806 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 586 lbs Diameter: 30.06" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1844
Dove Bell ID: 32415 Tower ID: 15806 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 234 74
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 06/02/1892
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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