Nominal: 825.5 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 4334 Tower ID: 13379 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lyng: St Margaret
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626185
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Grid reference: TG 69 178
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 Stained Glass Concerts/Live Music Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 332 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Flint with ashlar and some brick dressings. Slate and concrete tile roofs. West tower, aisleless nave with south porch and chancel. C13 unbuttressed west tower with a 2-light Y- traceried west window, one first floor lancet and 2-light Y-traceried bell- openings. 2 string courses and a parapet with crocketted corner pinnacles. 6 restored 3-light Perpendicular nave windows with embattled transoms. C15 porch (formerly of 2 storeys) with diagonal buttresses. One 3-light traceried upper south window and a pair of 2-light side windows. Unusual entrance arch 4 centred in principle yet central section built with straight sides. Low niche to east side of entrance. C18 Dutch gable in brick with an exceptionally large pediment and dentil cornice. Chancel of 1912 with 3 2-light Y-traceried side windows and a 3-light east window in Decorated style. Medieval 2-leaf south door with elaborate traceried panels and a quatrefoil border. Moulded C15 tower arch on semi-circular responds.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Exceptionally wide nave with chancel off-set to south in relation to it. Chancel arch partly medieval with polygonal responds. Early C13 octagonal font in Purbeck marble with recessed arch decoration on bowl which is supported on 8 shafts (2 original) and a central column. Doorway in south wall of nave former entrance to parvis stair. Moulded 4-centred head with fine label stop carvings.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1247.5 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 27.13" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Draper 1621
Dove Bell ID: 30072 Tower ID: 13379 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1128.5 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1902
Dove Bell ID: 30073 Tower ID: 13379 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1069 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 31.43" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Draper 1621
Dove Bell ID: 30074 Tower ID: 13379 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 920 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Richard II Brasyer
Dove Bell ID: 30075 Tower ID: 13379 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 69 178
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 21/10/1987
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
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Oak | Veterantree | 1 |
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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