Waxham: St John
Overview
Grid reference: TG 440 262
In the south wall is a blocked Romanesque window and a fragment of another suggesting that the nave is in part Norman; the remaining nave windows are early and then later 13th century; the tower and south porch are Perpendicular. The blocked south window and the head of another might well be pre-Conquest.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly:10am -4pm during the summer and weekends only during the winter Grade II* listed building Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Art/Wall Painting/Frescos
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, aisleless nave, south porch, and ruined chancel.
Footprint of Church buildings: 197 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
In the south wall is a blocked Romanesque window and a fragment of another suggesting that the nave is in part Norman; the remaining nave windows are early and then later 13th century; the tower and south porch are Perpendicular. The blocked south window and the head of another might well be pre-Conquest.
Exterior Description
Nave C12 in origin, altered C13, remodelled C14 when chancel built (chancel now ruined). C15 west tower. Bequests for construction of south porch 1477 and 1485. Flint with ashlar dressings and slate roof. 3 stage tower supported on diagonal buttresses to ringing chamber. West window blocked with brick. String course between ground and ringing chamber stages. Square traceried ventilation panels to ringing chamber. Set-back belfry with louvred windows. Flushwork parapet. Polygonal stair tower to south-east. Gabled south porch with diagonal buttresses. Roll moulded outer arch within square hood, the spandrels with tracery. Above is frieze of sheilds in diamond panels. In gable a statuary niche. 2-light porch side windows are C19. 3 2-light nave south windows. One buttress to east with brick repairs. Flat eastern nave buttresses. North nave blank except for arched lancet to west of rendered buttress and wave moulded north doorway. Blocked chancel arch : double chamfered with polygonal responds. Priests' door in south side.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Tall blocked tower arch now with low doorway only. C14 octagonal font on ashlar plinth and circular brick base. Stem panels ogeed. Encircled quatrefoils in bowl. Blocked north door. Simple C19 nave roof. Banner staff locker in north wall and remains of round arched C12 window, blocked. Also in north wall fine wall monument to Thomas Wodehouse, 1571. Painted ashlar. Arcaded plinth. Tomb chest with recessed panels, each with further alternately circular or diamond shaped receses. In there recesses raised shields and emblems. Over tomb chest a depressed arch flanked by fluted and reeded Corinthian engaged columns. Arcaded frieze and cornice. Coffered soffit of arch.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Octagonal Perpendicular stone font, with a quatrefoil on each face of the bowl and ogival blank tracery - the panels of the stem. The font stands on a circular base of two stops, formed of unusually large bricks.
Table
c. Late 16th Century
In the tower space (the lofty tower arch is bricked up and plastered to form a vestry) is a sturdy Communion table.
Chest
An oak chest, probably 19th century but with front panels carved in a convincingly 17th century manner.
Organ (object)
By Bates of Son of Ludgate Hill, London in a Churchwardens Gothic' case with gilded show pipes. One manual and pedals.
Pew (object)
c.1860
Pine
Stall
c.1860
Pine
Pulpit
c.1860
Pine
Rail
c.1820
The Communion rail curves forward in a pleasing bay and looks earlier then the rest of the furnishings
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 440 262
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
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.
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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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