Diameter: 30.25" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 59337 Tower ID: 23113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Runhall: All Saints
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626295
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Overview
Grid reference: TG 57 69
the round tower, short nave and vanished chancel give Runhall church a characteristic silhouette. The tower is one of the plainer examples of the hundred and twenty- four or so Norfolk round towers. There are few features save a tall narrow light on the west side, and small rectangular light higher on the south side and four two-light bell-openings facing in the cardinal directions in the upper parts of the walls.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Round west tower, short aisleless nave with south porch; chancel demolished.
Footprint of Church buildings: 171 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The tower is doubtless Norman below and Early English above, while the nave seems to be Early English in origin with Perpendicular windows. The chancel was damaged by fire in the sixteenth century and allowed to fall into ruin - in 1602 it was said to have been destroyed by fire "about forty years since". The chancel arch is now walled up. The nave was restored and re-roofed in 1871 at a cost of £400.
Exterior Description
C12, C13 and late medieval. Flint with ashlar dressings and some brick. Slate roof. Round western tower, aisleless nave and south porch, chancel destroyed. Late medieval tower with brick dressings, twin lancet bell-openings and parapet. 2 3-light rectangular headed Perpendicular windows and 2 late C13 Y-traceried windows - one (south) rebuilt in brick. Re-used C12 keeled billet moulding for hood-mould to other Y- traceried window, also with carved label stops. Fine late C13 blocked north door with filletted bowtells and hollow rolls. Very fine C12 ironwork of exceptional rarity on tower door with serpentine and interlace motifs.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C13 ogee-headed niche on east wall with surviving medieval paintwork. Fragments of C12 chevron moulding embedded in tower wall. C14 octagonal font with quatefoils.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 57 69
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
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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.
Further information
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