Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1807
Dove Bell ID: 51364 Tower ID: 18571 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Bracon Ash: St Nicholas
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626307
http://www.mulbchurch.org.uk/Churches/Bracon_Ash/This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: TG 179 1
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
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 201 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Rendered-flint with ashlar dressings and plaintiled roofs. Ashlar mausoleum. Nave with south aisle and north porch and chancel with mausoleum to north. 2 fine C14 2-light Decorated windows to south aisle with mouchette and dagger filled vessicas. 2 2- light Y-traceried windows to north side of nave. 5 Y-traceried windows to chancel with carved label stops; tracery of 3-light east window is modern and the 3-light easternmost south window is in timber yet both retain original reveals. Berney family mausoleum of C. 1750 in ashlar with an oculus to each face (blind to east and west) with 4 raised keystones. Northern oculus contained within a pedimented aedicule with rusticated pilasters. Rusticated quoins, moulded cornice and parapet. C15 south arcade of 3 bays with faceted quatrefoil piers and hollow chamfered arches.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Surviving rood stair to north. C14 or C15 chancel arch with polygonal responds. Fine late C13 chancel with 8 splayed Y-traceried side windows (some blocked yet visible internally) with shafted divisions and continuous deeply carved hood-moulds with label stops. Remains of an important early Renaissance terra-cotta canopied tomb of C.1525 in chancel. (A.P. Baggs, "C16 terra-cotta tombs in East Anglia", Archaeological Journal, CXXV, 1969). 4 bays divided by pendant capitals; recessed panels with Renaissance decoration and candelabra pilasters. Chest destroyed and canopy blocked.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 179 1
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.
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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