Nominal: 1090 Hz Weight: 477 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 58060 Tower ID: 22373 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Newton Flotman: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626325
http://www.tasvalley.orgOverview
Grid reference: TM 212 984
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church Wheelchair accessible Stained Glass Concerts/Live Music
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 224 m²
Exterior Description
C15 and later. Flint with ashlar and some brick dressings. Lead roofs. West tower, aisleless nave with south porch and chancel with organ extension to north. C15 west tower with diagonal buttresses and a large west window with Victorian tracery. 2-light bell-openings with Perpendicular tracery and parapet with crow-stepped crenellations, gargoyles and carved inscriptions with heraldry on eastern face. Stair turret to north. Nave with 2 3-light cusped Y-traceried windows and 2 3-light Perpendicular windows, all restored. Chancel with modern traceried east window and 2 2-light Perpendicular windows to south. Rebuilt C16 porch with some original openings re-set.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C15 tower-arch of 3 plain chamfered orders on semicircular responds. Similar chancel arch on faceted responds. Blocked former rood stair doorway with traceried spandrels to north and simple nave piscina to south. Trefoil piscina in chancel. Wall monument in stone to the Blondevile family, probably Thomas. Circa 1600. 3 panels divided by pilasters and flanked by columns surmounted by obelisks. Semicircular-headed pediment with blank tympanum. Kneeling figure in centre panel (probably Thomas Blondevile) with 3 female weepers in left hand panel. Brass plaque, probably re-set, in right hand panel with kneeling effigies of Edward (died 1568), Radulph (died 1514) and Richard (died 1490) Blondevile. Rhyming inscription and heraldic shields beneath plaque. Fine C15 poppy head bench ends.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 995 Hz Weight: 703 lbs Diameter: 32.13" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 58061 Tower ID: 22373 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 895 Hz Weight: 925 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 58062 Tower ID: 22373 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 212 984
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.
Churchyard Structures
Gravestone
Three war graves in the names of Banham, Fuller and Lewis
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.
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