Nominal: 887 Hz Weight: 1064 lbs Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1780
Dove Bell ID: 7700 Tower ID: 16404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wroxham: St Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626228
https://wroxhambenefice.orgOverview
Grid reference: TG 296 175
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass Bell Ringing Staithe nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 386 m²
Exterior Description
Fabric mainly of C15 with C12 remains in nave. West tower, nave, north and south aisles, south porch and chancel. Flint with limestone dressings, lead roofs. South aisle (rebuilt in C19) partly of red brick with slate roof. North aisle roof has C20 felt covering. C15 west tower with traceried sound holes, angle buttresses and parapets with good flushwork panels. Parapet embattled with corner pinnacles. Windows generally Perpendicular, many renewed or restored in C19. Decorated east window. Very fine Norman south doorway : three orders of engaged shafts with decorated bands, capitals and abaci supporting an arch of seven orders, each order having a separate carved motif. C15 door with iron latch plate, probably C13.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Remains of stair to chamber over original porch. Curious nave arcades of three bays; octagonal piers, without capitals, supporting four- centred arches with double hollow chamfers. Remains of rood loft stairs on south side of chancel arch. Many good C18 and C19 monuments, notably Robert Blake Humfrey (d.1886) John Wace (d.1795) Daniel Collyer, 1774. Graded I for fine south doorway.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1494.5 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1856
Dove Bell ID: 47348 Tower ID: 16404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1352 Hz Weight: 504 lbs Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1780
Dove Bell ID: 47349 Tower ID: 16404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1211.5 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1780
Dove Bell ID: 47350 Tower ID: 16404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1143 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1780
Dove Bell ID: 47351 Tower ID: 16404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 998.5 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Pack & Chapman 1780
Dove Bell ID: 47352 Tower ID: 16404 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 296 175
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 21/10/1998
The churchyard has war graves.
Churchyard Structures
Mausoleum
Trafford Mausoleum
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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