Nominal: 1123 Hz Diameter: 28.38" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 52643 Tower ID: 19317 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Colney: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TG 180 79
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 191 m²
Exterior Description
Late C11 round western tower and aisleless nave with a C14 chancel. Very thorough late C19 restoration. Flint with stone and brick dressings and slate roofs. 2 blocked double-splayed windows on tower and C19 bell openings. Flat quadrant pilasters. Rubble quoins to north west angle of nave and one blocked double-splayed window above porch. 2 C14 south nave windows of 2 lights with foiled soufflets. All other tracery C19. C14 south door with moulded arch. Blocked C16 north door with chamfered brick voussoirs. C16 south porch with brick traceried windows.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Tower arch, chancel arch, roofs and most-furnishings late C19 and early C20. C15 polygonal font with Evangelist symbols and Crucifixion and Flagellation scenes. Chest-tomb in chancel of John Tomson (died 1575) with fluted pilasters, simple volute capitals and a palmette frieze. Small Chalice Brass to Henry Alikok (died 1502) in chancel floor. C17 panelled chest.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 973 Hz Diameter: 31" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 52644 Tower ID: 19317 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 180 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.
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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