Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by William & John II Brend 1612
Dove Bell ID: 265 Tower ID: 11789 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Ashwellthorpe: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TM 146 976
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 305 m²
Exterior Description
Late C13 west tower with diagonal buttresses, later embattled parapet of brick and flint chequerwork, C13 2-light west window and 2-light bell-openings with Y tracery. Early C14 chancel with 3-light east window with ogee arch. Very tall nave with large Perpendicular north and south windows. C15 south porch with niches flanking entrance and segmental brick gable of circa 1700. North chapel probably C15. Flint rubble and stone dressings, partly rendered, and with slate roofs.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Very fine alabaster tomb 1417 to Sir Edmund de Thorpe with effigies. Octagonal font of 1660. Traceried base of screen.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Thomas Newman 1707
Dove Bell ID: 9061 Tower ID: 11789 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Thomas Newman 1707
Dove Bell ID: 9062 Tower ID: 11789 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Thomas Newman 1707
Dove Bell ID: 9063 Tower ID: 11789 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Thomas Newman 1738
Dove Bell ID: 9064 Tower ID: 11789 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 146 976
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.
It is unknown whether 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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