Nominal: 854 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 36.75" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by John II Brend 1641
Dove Bell ID: 6584 Tower ID: 11598 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Swafield: St Nicholas
Overview
Grid reference: TG 286 330
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass Rood Screen
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 244 m²
Exterior Description
Early C14 west tower, nave and chancel C15. Restored 1861 and 1958. Flint with ashlars dressings. Nave thatched, chancel roof of slate. 3 stage tower, externally undivided, supported by diagonal buttresses to first stage only. 3-light Perpendicular west window. Brick lattice slits to ringing chamber and 2-light Perpendicular belfry windows. Crenellated parapet with flushwork. Diagonal nave buttresses to west, otherwise stepped side buttresses. Gabled south porch with hollow and wave moulded arched entrance. Inner doorway with similar mouldings and late C15 door. Cinquefoiled cusped side lights to porch. Blocked north door. 3 3-light ogeed Perpendicular panel tracery nave windows to north and south under brick relieving arches. 2 3-light Perpendicular windows to north and south chancel walls separated by a stepped buttress. Priests' door to south. Diagonal east buttresses flank 4-light C19 Perpendicular east window. Rood staircase impinges on one light of eastern nave window on north side.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Chamfered tower arch. Hollow chamfered chancel arch with semi-circular responds and polygonal capitals. Nave roof of moulded arched braces rising to moulded principals. One tier butt purlins and ridge piece, both also moulded. Junction of principals and ridge piece covered by bosses. C19 chancel roof of arched braces to principals, collars, one tier moulded butt purlins and ridge piece. Octagonal C19 font with traceried stem and quatre- foils to bowl. C15 chancel screen extensively restored but retaining traceried dado with 8 painted panels depicting Saints. Ogeed piscina in chancel with tracery panels above arch.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1161.5 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 28.06" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1615
Dove Bell ID: 41656 Tower ID: 11598 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1091.5 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1615
Dove Bell ID: 41657 Tower ID: 11598 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 942.5 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 41658 Tower ID: 11598 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 286 330
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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