Blundeston: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626379
http://www.blundestonworship.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: TM 513 972
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Rood Screen
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 454 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval, the chancel partly rebuilt 1851. Nave, chancel, west tower, south porch. Flint rubble, faced with knapped flint except for the tower and the north side of the nave; stone dressings. Slated roofs. Round tower: the lower three-quarters is C11 or earlier, with various semi- circular headed slit windows and a range of larger blocked openings denoting the former belfry; early C16 west window in brick. The upper part of the tower has an admixture of red brick and is probably C15: lancet belfry openings and crenellated parapet. Nave originally C12 but rebuilt and widened in C14: only the south wall was re-aligned, leaving the tower asymmetrical. The nave windows are mainly C14, with reticulated tracery motifs; to the south there are also 2 C15 windows. 3-light west window, apparently late C13. The C14 south nave doorway incorporates 2 upside-down C12 colonnettes. Restored C15 porch. 2-bay chancel with tall 2-light C14 windows similar to those in the nave. C19 east end with 4-light window in Decorated style with geometric tracery.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Simple Cll-C12 tower arch. Mid C19 boarded ceilings to nave and chancel. The nave roof is in 2 bays: the main trusses appear to be original (C14) and rest on C14 stone corbels carved as human heads. Ogee- arched piscina in chancel. C12 font, originally square but now octagonal, on an octagonal stem surrounded by 8 detached octagonal columns. The bowl has traces of incised decoration. Good late C15 rood screen with crocketted ogee- arched lights and pierced tracery; the dado has 16 traceried panels painted with Angels of the Passion. The screen has been somewhat restored: the upper parts of the outer bays and the coving to the rood beam are entirely renewed. The mid C19 poppyhead nave benches incorporate C15 ends against the walls. 2 other detached poppyhead benches are entirely C15. A considerable amount of mid C19 carved chancel woodwork, including oak panelling, choir stalls and sedilia. In the chancel floor there are 2 early C17 brass inscriptions and a number of ledger slabs. Over the south door are the Arms of Charles II dated 1673.
As listed on Historic England website
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 513 972
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.
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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