Nominal: 876 Hz Weight: 895 lbs Diameter: 35.06" Bell 1 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2013
Dove Bell ID: 5886 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Saxlingham Nethergate: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626262
http://www.tasvalley.orgOverview
Grid reference: TM 231 972
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 Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 261 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Flint with ashlar and some brick dressings Slate and leaded roofs. West tower; nave with north aisle and south porch; chancel with vestry to north. C15 west tower-with diagonal buttresses, 2- light traceried bell-openings and polygonal stair turret to north. Crenellated parapet with brick and flint chequered flushwork. Single handed chiming clock of 1794 on south face with flanking pilasters and a sun dial. Victorian west window and door. Main fabric of nave and chancel C11 or C12 heightened in late Middle Ages. 2 late Perpendicular 3-light south nave windows with embattled and cusped transoms and shallow heads. 2 2-light chancel windows with trefoil heads and Perpendicular 3-light east window. North aisle and vestry of 1867. Medieval south door with vertical fielded planks and cover strips. North arcade of 1867 in Perpendicular style.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Cusped angle piscina in chancel. Remains of original C11 or C12 south door with springing of undressed arch from a plain impost of re-used brick or tile. C15 octagonal font with lions supporting bowl and lions and angels in panels. (Angels with re-cut heads). Important fragments of medieval stained glass.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
Clock with wrought iron side by side birdcage frame located in Tower
Bells
Nominal: 1756.1 Hz Weight: 356 lbs Diameter: 23" Bell 2 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2013
Dove Bell ID: 38118 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1645.4 Hz Weight: 375 lbs Diameter: 23.75" Bell 3 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2013
Dove Bell ID: 38119 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1469 Hz Weight: 397 lbs Diameter: 24.81" Bell 4 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2013
Dove Bell ID: 38120 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1311.5 Hz Weight: 432 lbs Diameter: 26.31" Bell 5 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2013
Dove Bell ID: 38121 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1170.8 Hz Weight: 487 lbs Diameter: 27.81" Bell 6 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2013
Dove Bell ID: 38122 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1097.8 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29.38" Bell 7 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2013
Dove Bell ID: 38123 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 980.6 Hz Weight: 674 lbs Diameter: 31.69" Bell 8 of 11
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2013
Dove Bell ID: 38124 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 890 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 9 of 11
Founded by William Brend 1616
Dove Bell ID: 38125 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1156.5 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 10 of 11
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1618
Dove Bell ID: 38126 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1052 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 11 of 11
Founded by John II Brend 1651
Dove Bell ID: 38127 Tower ID: 15580 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 231 972
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
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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