Nominal: 900 Hz Weight: 854 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1968
Dove Bell ID: 2125 Tower ID: 11867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Drayton: St Margaret
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626119
http://draytonparish.orgOverview
Grid reference: TG 180 137
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby 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: 475 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Parish Church, with medieval fabric, though mainly rebuilt in C19. Tower c.1852, nave and aisles 1860, chancel 1866. Built of flint with stone dressings. Nave roof thatch, aisle roofs lead, chancel roof tile. West tower, north aisle, north vestry, south porch, nave, north chancel chapel land chancel. Square tower, with 2 light west window, lancet sound holes and single light bell openings. Battlemented parapet. 4 bay north aisle with paired lancets between buttresses. Central lancets could be C13. Door and 2 light window at east end. C20 brick and flint vestry. Apsidal projection in angle of north aisle and north chancel chapel. C15 south porch with doorway with attached octagonal shafts. 2 light windows to east and west. 3 lancet windows in nave and one C19 2 light window. One bay north chancel chapel with 1 light east window and 2 light north window. 2 bay chancel, with priest's door and 2, 2 light south windows, re-set lancet to north and C19, 3 light Curvilinear style east window. Parapet verges.
As listed on Hhistoric England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior mainly C19. 3 bay arcade. Fragment of C15 Rood Screen stair remains adjacent to east respond of north arcade. C19 arch braced roofs. Plain octagonal font bowl on two halved Norman colonnettes and centre support. 2 panels of C17. Glass in south east nave window.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1506.5 Hz Weight: 374 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 18670 Tower ID: 11867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1353.5 Hz Weight: 408 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 18671 Tower ID: 11867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1200.5 Hz Weight: 477 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 18672 Tower ID: 11867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1130.5 Hz Weight: 517 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 18673 Tower ID: 11867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1014 Hz Weight: 645 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1966
Dove Bell ID: 18674 Tower ID: 11867 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 180 137
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
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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