Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 6560 Tower ID: 17675 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sutton: St Michael
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626242
http://www.stalhambenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 388 239
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 Staithe nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 249 m²
Exterior Description
Mainly early C14 with alterations and additions late C15. Restored 1848. Re-roofed 1891 when windows restored, by H.J. Green, Diocesan architect. Flint with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. Lead roof to south aisle. West tower, nave and chancel. 3 stage square unbuttressed tower with ashlar quoins. 3-light C19 Perpendicular west window below trefoiled lancet to ringing chamber. String course below belfry. 2-light cusped belfry windows with quatrefoil vesicas. Crenellated parapet above string course. 2 storey C15 gabled south porch on brick and flint diagonal buttresses. Brick 4-centred entrance arch with double hollow chamfer mouldings and semi-circular responds. Responds with capitals and bases. Brick side lancets and parvis window. Double chamfered C14 inner doorway. 3-light cusped intersecting aisle west window. 2 2-light Y tracery side windows to aisle and similar east window. Diagonal east buttress. Brick priests' door to south chancel. 3-light Perpendicular east window by H.J. Green. Diagonal east buttresses. One 2-light restored Perpendicular north chancel window under square head and 2 similar windows to north nave. 4 north nave buttresses of various dates. Blocked north door. Nave east gable tile hung.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
4 bay octagonal south arcade on moulded bases. Moulded polygonal capitals support double chamfered arches. Wave moulded tower arch with semi-circular responds. No chancel arch. Good late C14 octagonal font with annulated engaged columns against stem. Moulded capitals and bases. Between columns cusped ogees. Bowl panels have 2-light ogeed tracery. Holy water stoup to east of south door. To west of door parvis stairs. Scissor braced nave roof of 1891 and rafter and purlin aisle roof of same date. Chancel roof similar to that of aisle. South aisle chapel identified by trefoiled aumbry and bench sedilia below window. Rood stairs off chapel are blocked. Polygonal early C17 pulpit with circular frieze carvings. Arcaded C17 reading desk with scrolled brackets. C17 pierced backs to chancel stalls with poppyhead bench ends and arm rests in form of carved heads. Porch parvis with 3 triangular-headed niches to east wall and 2 to west wall.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Thomas Newman 1743
Dove Bell ID: 48971 Tower ID: 17675 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 32.13" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 48972 Tower ID: 17675 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 388 239
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.
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.
Further information
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