Nominal: 813.5 Hz Weight: 1526 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Moore, Holmes & Mackenzie 1882
Dove Bell ID: 6776 Tower ID: 13358 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Thorpe Episcopi: St Andrew
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626110
https://www.thorpeparishchurch.orgOverview
Grid reference: TG 260 84
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 503 m²
Exterior Description
1866 and 1882 by Thomas Jekyll. Knapped flint, brick and ashlar with tiled roof. South-west porch tower of 1882, nave and apsidal chancel both of 1866. Early English style. 3 stage tower with angle buttresses to first stage : arched entrance within tall pointed arched recess flanked by columns with scalloped capitals. One 2-light window and cusped oculus in arch head. Upper storeys defined by set-offs. 2-light plate tracery belfry windows. Annulated columns at corner of belfry stage. Corbelled eaves cornice below low pyramid roof. Remainder of church with 2-light plate traceried fenestration, and engaged buttresses. Gabled south porch in nave.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior retains funerary monuments of original building.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1882
Maker
Moore
Pickford
Date
1882
Visit
DLC 3/73
Description
OFJ
0
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
8
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1642.5 Hz Weight: 485 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Moore, Holmes & Mackenzie 1882
Dove Bell ID: 42597 Tower ID: 13358 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1519.5 Hz Weight: 535 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Moore, Holmes & Mackenzie 1882
Dove Bell ID: 42598 Tower ID: 13358 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1354.5 Hz Weight: 650 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Moore, Holmes & Mackenzie 1881
Dove Bell ID: 42599 Tower ID: 13358 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1233.5 Hz Weight: 763 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Moore, Holmes & Mackenzie 1882
Dove Bell ID: 42600 Tower ID: 13358 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1089.5 Hz Weight: 945 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Moore, Holmes & Mackenzie 1882
Dove Bell ID: 42601 Tower ID: 13358 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1008 Hz Weight: 1033 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Moore, Holmes & Mackenzie 1882
Dove Bell ID: 42602 Tower ID: 13358 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 923.5 Hz Weight: 1247 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Moore, Holmes & Mackenzie 1881
Dove Bell ID: 42603 Tower ID: 13358 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 260 84
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/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.
Further information
Sources
Showing 11 entries of 11 View All
Quinquennial Inspections
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.