Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Thomas Potter
Dove Bell ID: 7034 Tower ID: 14043 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Wacton Magna: All Saints
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626272
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: TM 179 917
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
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 262 m²
Exterior Description
C12 round tower with later recessed top. Remainder mainly C14. Tall Decorated nave and chancel in one with 5 large north and south 2-light windows with ogee heads and recticulated tracery. Doorways also ogee arched, the original south door very big with good ironwork.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Sedilia and piscina with ogee heads. Perpendicular octagonal pont with 4 lions against base and 4 lions and angels against bowl. Tall Decorated screen. Early C18 communion rail with thin twisted balusters, and C18 altar table.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
14th C
Maker
Pickford
5.A
Date
14th C
Visit
Description
Hollow Square
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Samuel Gilpin
Dove Bell ID: 43900 Tower ID: 14043 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Bury St Edmunds foundry
Dove Bell ID: 43901 Tower ID: 14043 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 179 917
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.
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