Nominal: 605 Hz Weight: 2569 lbs Diameter: 50" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1957
Dove Bell ID: 2238 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
East Dereham: St Nicholas
Diocese of Norwich
Major Parish Church, 626282
http://www.derehamanddistrictteam.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: TF 986 133
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 Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Rood Screen Stained Glass Concerts/Live music Bell ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 994 m²
Exterior Description
Large cruciform fabric with central tower, and detached bell tower on south (see South Side). Fabric of C12 origin but now mainly C13 with C14 and C15 additions and insertions.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Painted panelled roofs to chapels, C15. Font of seven Sacrament type, C15. Metal eagle lectern C15. NMR photographs.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
located in Tower
Bells
Nominal: 1211 Hz Weight: 729 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1804
Dove Bell ID: 19318 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1142 Hz Weight: 790 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by William Mears 1785
Dove Bell ID: 19319 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1016 Hz Weight: 829 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Lester & Pack 1753
Dove Bell ID: 19320 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 907 Hz Weight: 978 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1839
Dove Bell ID: 19321 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 807 Hz Weight: 1168 lbs Diameter: 40" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1804
Dove Bell ID: 19322 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 763 Hz Weight: 1520 lbs Diameter: 43.63" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Lester & Pack 1753
Dove Bell ID: 19323 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 679 Hz Weight: 1691 lbs Diameter: 45.25" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by G Mears & Co 1864
Dove Bell ID: 19324 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Diameter: 16.18" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 19325 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1466 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1839
Dove Bell ID: 19326 Tower ID: 11591 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 986 133
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 1901
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Churchyard Structures
Commemorative Monument
Memorial's to Benjamin Armstrong, Jean De Narde and James Philo
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
Sources
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