Nominal: 857.5 Hz Weight: 839 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John Aleyn
Dove Bell ID: 2677 Tower ID: 11018 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Fritton: St Catherine
Overview
Grid reference: TM 227 932
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 Rood Screen Wall Painting
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 235 m²
Exterior Description
C12 round west-tower with C15 octagonal belfry stage and later embattled parapet. Unmoulded tower arch with plain imposts. Plain C12 north doorway to nave. Nave has C19 Perpendicular windows. Chancel has two-light lancet and Y-tracery windows. C15 south porch.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Cl9 roofs. C15 wall paintings of St Christopher, St George and small figure of bishop. C15 octagonal font with four lions against stem and four lions and angels against bowl. Circa 1520 dado of screen with eight painted panels two of which depict John Bacon, the donor and his family, screen rebuilt above dado. Building materials: flint rubble, brick and stone dressings, with slate roof.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1098.5 Hz Diameter: 28.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Henry Yaxley 1671
Dove Bell ID: 21495 Tower ID: 11018 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 936.5 Hz Diameter: 32" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Aleyn
Dove Bell ID: 21496 Tower ID: 11018 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 227 932
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.
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
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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