Nominal: 916 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 35.88" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by William de Norwyco
Dove Bell ID: 50674 Tower ID: 18106 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Barford: St Botolph
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626274
http://www.groupof15.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TG 106 79
C12 origins with nave rebuilt in the C15. Victorian restoration. Piscina and aumbry in the chancel and C14 font. Rood loft steps in the north wall.
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 Local shop(s) or amenities nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 236 m²
Exterior Description
C13 and C15 with C19 restoration. Partially rendered flint with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. Aisleless C15 nave, west tower and porch. C13 chancel with 3 lancets to south and a Perpendicular east window. 4 large Perpendicular windows with original tracery in nave. West tower with diagonal buttresses and traceried bell openings and sound holes. C15 tower arch and chancel arch with polygonal responds and 2-ordered wave- moulded heads.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Remains of 3 niches on either side of chancel arch representing remains of side altars with a piscina to the south. Rood or pulpit stairs to north. C16 screen with Flamboyant traceried heads supported on turned baluster shafts. C14 polygonal font with shallow blind tracery. Late C19 roofs in Gothic style.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Diameter: 38.5" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by William de Norwyco
Dove Bell ID: 50675 Tower ID: 18106 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 106 79
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.
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.
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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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