Nominal: 814.5 Hz Weight: 1119 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1789
Dove Bell ID: 4240 Tower ID: 11512 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Stratton: St Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626266
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: TM 196 922
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass Art/Wall Paintings/Frescos Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 464 m²
Exterior Description
C12 round tower with C15 top. Rest mainly C14 and C15. Built of flint. Nave with clerestory, chancel, north and south aisles and south porch. All Perpendicular windows, large early Perpendicular east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Two C14 four-bay arcades. C15 font with good C17 cover. C17 pulpit. East window filled to form pattern with C14, C15 and later glass. Monument 1647 with effigies to Sir Edmund Reve and wife.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wood side by side birdcage frame located in Tower in 1722
Historical Notes
1722 - 1722
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1414.5 Hz Weight: 436 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1904
Dove Bell ID: 29583 Tower ID: 11512 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1251.5 Hz Weight: 516 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Thomas Newman 1734
Dove Bell ID: 29584 Tower ID: 11512 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1127.5 Hz Weight: 589 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Thomas Newman 1734
Dove Bell ID: 29585 Tower ID: 11512 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1054.5 Hz Weight: 663 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Thomas de Lynn
Dove Bell ID: 29586 Tower ID: 11512 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 929 Hz Weight: 807 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by John II Brend 1652
Dove Bell ID: 29587 Tower ID: 11512 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Weight: 140 lbs Diameter: 18.5" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by Austen Bracker
Dove Bell ID: 29588 Tower ID: 11512 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 196 922
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.
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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