Nominal: 1400 Hz Diameter: 20.93" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 61118 Tower ID: 24113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Thwaite: St Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626372
http://www.brooke.churchnet.coOverview
Grid reference: TM 333 950
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 Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 171 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval. Flint with stone dressings, brick. Thatched roof. C14 tower, C12 nave, chancel dated 1738. Unbuttressed west tower of 2 stages. West window with 2 ogee-headed lights; hood mould with figure stops; alternate brick and flint voussoirs. Above this a brick dressed opening with stone panel bearing 3 shields over; hood mould. Polygonal stair turret to south, the upper parts with brick dressings; brick reveals to slit lights. Bell-openings with 2 ogee-headed lights restored; stilted arches, hood moulds. Post-medieval brick parapet. Rendered unbuttressed nave of 4 bays. To south, one late medieval window with 2 cusped lights, triangular head; 3 early C19 memorial tablets, 2 with obelisks and urns. Doorway with 2 orders of plain attached shafts; imposts; elaborately moulded arch with rope and billet moulding; boars head over. Square-headed window with 2 ogee lights; hood mould. 2 cusped light windows under 4-centred arch. No openings to north. Brick chancel; C19 stone-dressed arched light to south; C19 east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Blocked window to north wall of nave. Unmoulded tower arch. Remains of rood screen with panels hidden or replaced by later pine panels. C19 fittings and roof. Font with polygonal attached shafts to base; plain bowl.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1355 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 24.88" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Thomas Newman 1711
Dove Bell ID: 61119 Tower ID: 24113 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 333 950
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
Sources
Showing 11 entries of 11 View All
Quinquennial Inspections
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.