Nominal: 1654 Hz Weight: 268 lbs Diameter: 22.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William Dobson 1786
Dove Bell ID: 61204 Tower ID: 24167 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Norwich: St George, Tombland
Overview
Grid reference: TG 233 88
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Toilets nearby or inside the church Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass Staithe nearby Angel Roof Concerts/Live Music
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 399 m²
Exterior Description
C15 and C16. Flint with stone and brick dressings. Brick clerestory. Lead roofs. West tower. Nave and chancel. North and south aisles and porches. North chancel chapel. 3-stage tower C.1445 and repaired 1645. 4-stages of diagonal buttresses. 3-light west window above statue niche. Square traceried sound holes. Belfry windows with 4-centre arches and later mullion and transomes. Clockface on south. Crenellated parapet with lozenge flushwork and corner pinnacles. 4-bay nave with two 3-light Perpendicular windows in south aisle. 2-storey porch against west bay having outer doorway with a 2-centre arch and carved spandrels. 2-light window above door with 4-centre arch. Flushwork parapet. Tierceron-vault inside with central boss of St. George. C19 windows in north aisle. 5 clerestory windows with cusped Y-tracery. 3-bay chancel with late Perpen- dicular 3-light windows and triangular arches. Priests door. 5 clerestory windows with cusped Y-tracery and 3-centre arches. 3-light Perpendicular east window. The north porch, which is incorporated into the west end of the aisle has diagonal ribs springing from wall piers and ridge ribs. It is now used as a chapel.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Polygonal arcade-piers with 3 chamfered-orders pointed arches Arch-braced roof with single butt-purlin and ridge-piece. The braces spring from wall-posts supported on corbels. Finely carved Renaissance detail on wall-plate coving. Chancel roof:- Arched-brace roof with moulded butt-purlins and ridge-piece. The braces form a 2-centre profile, the lower brace springing from wall-posts with C19 angel corbels and wall-arches framing the clerestory window arches. Carved star-bosses on the purlins and ridge. C18 and C19 wall monuments. 1617 wall monument to Thomas Anguish with facing kneeling figures and children behind carrying skulls.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1186 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Simon Severey ('Crostwight Group')
Dove Bell ID: 61205 Tower ID: 24167 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1058 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Simon Severey ('Crostwight Group')
Dove Bell ID: 61206 Tower ID: 24167 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 963.5 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 61207 Tower ID: 24167 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 892 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 61208 Tower ID: 24167 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 819 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Brend 1619
Dove Bell ID: 61209 Tower ID: 24167 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 233 88
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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