Nominal: 501 Hz Weight: 4243 lbs Diameter: 62" Bell 1 of 15
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1814
Dove Bell ID: 5000 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Norwich: St Peter Mancroft
Diocese of Norwich
Major Parish Church, 626106
http://stpetermancroft.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 229 84
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church 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 Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 941 m²
Exterior Description
C15. Ashlar faced and flushwork. Lead roofs. West tower. Nave and chancel in one. North and south aisles and porches. North and south transepts. 3 storey east vestry. 3-stage tower with 5-stages of set-back buttresses:- North, south and west ground floor openings and inside west doorway. Tierceron vault inside with central bell-hoist hole. Extravagant use of statue niches, blind arcading and flushwork on tower. Perpendicular 5-light west window with 2-centre arch and 3-light belfry windows. Polygonal corner turrets and late C19 spirelet. 6-bay nave with 4-light windows having 2-centre arches. 2 storeyed north porch with shafted outer doorway and niche above. Lierne vault inside. Single-storey south porch. 3-bay chancel with 3-light windows. Single-bay transepts. Continuous base-frieze of flushwork with stone shields. Large 7-light east window repaired in 1648 and flanked by polygonal corner turrets. 17 clerestory windows.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Arcade piers with 4 shafts and small hollow diagonals. Double order 2-centre arches. Tall tower arch. Fine hammer-beam roof with long wall-posts between the clerestory windows supported on corbels. The hammer beams are concealed by ribbed coving. The aisle roofs are arch-braced with carved spandrels. Brick-built under-croft beneath the north transept. Timber font canopy on 4 square supports with crocketed super-structure.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1503.5 Hz Weight: 735 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33476 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1357 Hz Weight: 714 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33477 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1286.5 Hz Weight: 749 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33478 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1133.5 Hz Weight: 841 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 5 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33479 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1027.5 Hz Weight: 975 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 6 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33480 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 955 Hz Weight: 1071 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 7 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33481 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 834 Hz Weight: 1243 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 8 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33482 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 746.5 Hz Weight: 1510 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 9 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33483 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 671.5 Hz Weight: 2097 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 10 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33484 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 634.5 Hz Weight: 2337 lbs Diameter: 50" Bell 11 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33485 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 562.5 Hz Weight: 3047 lbs Diameter: 55" Bell 12 of 15
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1775
Dove Bell ID: 33486 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1697.5 Hz Weight: 707 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 13 of 15
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1997
Dove Bell ID: 33487 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 909.5 Hz Weight: 1093 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 14 of 15
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1909
Dove Bell ID: 33488 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1714 Hz Weight: 207 lbs Diameter: 20" Bell 15 of 15
Founded by Gillett & Johnston 1920
Dove Bell ID: 33489 Tower ID: 11970 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 229 84
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 1856
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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