Nominal: 698 Hz Weight: 1468 lbs Diameter: 42.25" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1875
Dove Bell ID: 2627 Tower ID: 13116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Forncett: St Peter
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626254
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Overview
Grid reference: TM 164 928
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Stained Glass Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 306 m²
Exterior Description
C11, C14 and C15. Saxon round west tower with circular openings half way up and near top, 2-light bell-openings with arched and triangular heads and recessed central shafts. Tall nave with clerestory and north and south aisles, with Perpendicular windows. Chancel with some herringbone flushwork and Perpendicular windows. windows. porch with flushwork panelling. Materials: flint with stone dressings and slate roofs.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Three bay arcades, late C14. C15 roof with embattled tiebeams and arched braces. Good bench ends with poppy-heals and figures, possibly C15, restored C19, or wholly 1857 (Pevsner). Jacobean pulpit. C15 octagonal font. Alabaster tomb-chest Thomas Drake 1485 and wife with cusped panelled sides with shields and incised effigies on top slab. The churchyard contains some C18 head stones.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1173 Hz Weight: 506 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1982
Dove Bell ID: 21262 Tower ID: 13116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1046 Hz Weight: 569 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1937
Dove Bell ID: 21263 Tower ID: 13116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 932 Hz Weight: 585 lbs Diameter: 32.63" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Brend 1602
Dove Bell ID: 21264 Tower ID: 13116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 879 Hz Weight: 877 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by William Brend 1602
Dove Bell ID: 21265 Tower ID: 13116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 783 Hz Weight: 1093 lbs Diameter: 38.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas Newman 1737
Dove Bell ID: 21266 Tower ID: 13116 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 164 928
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.
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.
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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