Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Newman 1702
Dove Bell ID: 55714 Tower ID: 21071 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Howe: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626353
http://www.poringland-benefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TM 275 999
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Toilet available Angel Roof
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 159 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval. Flint, with some Roman tiles and ironbound conglomerate, stone and brick dressings. Tile roof. Cll west tower and nave, C19 south porch, early C14 chancel. Round tower with blocked doorway to west; deep splay to round windows on north, south and west faces; over these a deep splay to small round-headed windows on south and west. Brick parapet; conical cap. Nave of 2 bays; south west quoins include some Roman tiles. To south, one restored window with 2 ogee lights, one C19 similar doorway with continuous chamfer moulding; round-headed window in deep splay; 2 restored Y-tracery windows. Buttressed chancel of 2 bays. To south, 2 restored windows of 2 cusped lights each with a quatrefoil in the head. One lancet window to north. C19 3-light east window. C19 south porch. Nave doorway with imposts; pointed arch probably later.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Imposts to blocked west door. Moulded imposts to tower arch. Rood stair in south nave wall. Y-tracery windows set in blank arches. Arch-braced roof; wooden corbels with angels holding shields; roll moulding to corbels; rest of restoration of 1895. Chancel arch painted, possibly all C19. Cusped piscina with square hood mould. Some re-used bench ends in chancel. C19 font.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 275 999
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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