Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John I Brend 1569
Dove Bell ID: 55657 Tower ID: 21035 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Horsford: All Saints
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626125
http://www.horsfordbenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 196 153
Horsford All Saints Church is a medieval church with Grade II* Listing.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets available On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 256 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Flint, flint and brick render, with stone dressings. Roofs of pantiles and thatch. West tower, north aisle, south porch, nave and chancel. 3 stage tower of 1456 with diagonal buttresses and stair turret to north east. 2-light Perpendicular west window. Squared traceried sound holes with hood moulds. 2-light bell openings with Reticulated tracery. Battlemented flushwork parapet. North aisle, 1869, gabled to east and west. 3 bays. Rectangular headed windows of 2 and 3 lights with Reticulated style tracery. Parapet gables. C20 boiler house at its west end. C13 doorway to north at west end of nave. C19 south porch in Perpendicular style. 4 bay nave with 3-light Perpendicular windows with rectangular heads, and flowing tracery containing central quatrefoil. The outer windows appear heavily restored. One bay chancel, mostly rendered, but with the date 1705 in the flintwork of the gable. Double lancet to north, and 3-light stepped lancets to east. Central southern priest's door with small rectangular chamfered window to its west. Parapet gables.
As listed on Historic England website
Building Fabric and Features
Porch
Interior
Interior Description
Interior mainly C19. The tower arch has 3 components, from probably at least 2 builds. C15 stair tower door with studded cover strips. Stoup to east of south door. C19, 3 bay north arcade. C19 scissor trussed roofs. C19 chancel arch. Tomb recess in north chancel wall. C13 piscina with cusped head. Stone battlemented candle holder on north wall. Heavily restored C15 screen. C20 altar rails using late C17 stair balusters. C12 font. Rectangular bowl of Purbeck Marble with blind arcade, on 5 columns on modern base. Medieval glass fragments in south nave window. South east nave window by Zettler of Munich c.1893. Wall monument to Jane Maria Day, died 1777 by J. Wilton. Urn on plinth with a wreath. Bequests of 1447, 1457, 1471 and 1473 for "Reparation of Church and Tower". Norfolk Archaeology. Vol. XXXVIII part III.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 196 153
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.
The churchyard has war graves.
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
There is a war memorial in the churchyard, alongside the main path from the roadway to the entrance porch
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.
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