Nominal: 788 Hz Weight: 995 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Richard II Brasyer
Dove Bell ID: 597 Tower ID: 12708 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Bergh Apton: St Peter & St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: TM 310 998
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 279 m²
Exterior Description
Some fabric of C14 and C15, but the church much rebuilt and restored c1837 by John Brown of Norwich. Flint, partly rendered and ashlared, with limestone and brick dressings; slated roofs. West tower, nave, chancel, north and south porches, north and south transepts. Fabric of west tower largely medieval with staged diagonal western buttresses. Plain louvred bell openings with stone chamfered reveals and pointed arches. Embattled parapet of chequerwork brick and flint, brick corner finials and roll-top copings. 2-light west window, late C14. C19 south porch with 2-light windows to east and west with square heads and drip moulds. Ogee headed niche with figure of Christ over entrance arch; gable parapet with cross finial. South nave windows of 2 lights with 'Y' tracery. Gabled south transept with 3-light south window with intersecting tracery.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
On the east wall of the transept two memorial slabs to Edward Bound d.1801 and his wife Elizabeth d.1799 and to Elizabeth Bound d.1792. South wall of chancel has one plain semi-circular headed window to the west and a central priests' door set in a small gabled projection. Coped gable parapets to east wall and at junction of nave and chancel. Shallow pilaster- buttresses to east gable wall. Large single-light east window with semi- circular head and continuous roll moulding. Small niche above east window. Two semi-circular headed windows on north side of chancel; north transept as south, with 3-light north window with intersected tracery. Two 2-light north nave windows with 'Y' tracery. North porch now a vestry with parapeted flat roofed extension to west. South doorway with hood mould on head stops; head caving at arch apex, C14 but possibly rebuilt. C19 nave roof of arch-braced principals on short wallposts. Plain boarded ceiling. Diagonal ribs at crossing with central pendant. Early C19 west gallery with solid balustrade with traceried panels. Chancel arch with continuous mouldings. Chancel roof of arch braced and roll-moulded principals and purlins, all painted, with wallposts on consoles. Plastered chancel ceiling. Wall monument to Elizabeth French d.1731; C18 and C19 floor slabs in nave and chancel. Good C15 octagonal font, around the bowl figures of angels alternate with the signs of the evangelists; the corbels supporting the bowl carved with angels with outspread wings; around the stem four lions and four standing figures.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron plate and spacer frame located in Tower made by Russell from Norwich in 1838
Historical Notes
1838 - 1838
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1314 Hz Weight: 429 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Edward Tooke 1678
Dove Bell ID: 10764 Tower ID: 12708 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1182 Hz Weight: 417 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Edward Tooke 1674
Dove Bell ID: 10765 Tower ID: 12708 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1051 Hz Weight: 461 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John II Brend 1656
Dove Bell ID: 10766 Tower ID: 12708 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 985 Hz Weight: 633 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Edward Tooke 1677
Dove Bell ID: 10767 Tower ID: 12708 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 886 Hz Weight: 660 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Brend 1628
Dove Bell ID: 10768 Tower ID: 12708 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 310 998
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.
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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