Nominal: 910 Hz Weight: 885 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1998
Dove Bell ID: 6554 Tower ID: 13854 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Surlingham: St Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626369
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: TG 305 65
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Staithe nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 231 m²
Exterior Description
Early C13, belfry stage to tower mid C15 (bequests dated 1458 and 1466). Alterations C18 when chancel rebuilt. Restorations 1840. South porch 1859. Flint with ashlar dressings, some ashlar, some carstone and brick. Slate roofs. West tower, nave north aisle and chancel. 3 stage circular tower with additional belfry. Lancet west window. Blocked ringing chamber windows under brick hoods. Octagonal belfry stage with 2-light cusped windows to alternating facets. Gabled south porch with moulded entrance arch and single side lights. 2 late C18 2-light Y tracery south nave windows. Brick built chancel lit through a 3-light intersecting south window and a similar east window. Against north chancel wall is a vestry constructed of re-used ashlar blocks. One 2-light Y tracery east window. Sloping roof. North aisle has 2 brick buttresses and one lancet window. Lean-to outbuilding to east of C18 brick north doorway. Lancet west aisle window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
3 bay north arcade of circular piers on solid bases. Circular capitals support pointed double chamfered arches. Timber west gallery on 2 cast iron columns. Circular responds to chancel arch. The arch itself is C18 and 3-centred. Remains of rood stairs to north. Boarded and plastered roofs. C15 octagonal font against which are 4 lions sejant sitting on plinths. Bowl panels alternate between relief carvings of 4 lions sejant and angels bearing shields. Under bowl are 8 angel heads. Fragments of medieval glass in north aisle east window which is of 2 lights and looks into later vestry. Brass to John Alnwick 1460 in chancel. Figure in Academical dress with inscription. Also in chancel a chalice brass to Richard Louhawkys 1513. Inscription.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
1882
Maker
Moore
Pickford
8.1.E.A
Date
1882
Visit
DLC 4/73
Description
Patent Fittings Throughout
OFJ
0
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
5
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1506 Hz Weight: 305 lbs Diameter: 22.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1998
Dove Bell ID: 41505 Tower ID: 13854 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1342 Hz Weight: 322 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Stephens 1718
Dove Bell ID: 41506 Tower ID: 13854 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1225 Hz Weight: 406 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Brend 1584
Dove Bell ID: 41507 Tower ID: 13854 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1125 Hz Weight: 538 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by London foundry
Dove Bell ID: 41508 Tower ID: 13854 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1023 Hz Weight: 787 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William Dawe
Dove Bell ID: 41509 Tower ID: 13854 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 305 65
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
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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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