Weight: 1465 lbs Diameter: 43.75" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1960
Dove Bell ID: 3658 Tower ID: 10405 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Kessingland: St Edmund
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626388
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Grid reference: TM 527 862
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 Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 504 m²
Exterior Description
Mid C15 tower. The remainder of the church has been rebuilt as follows: chancel, south aisle and south chapel pulled down late C16, and the south arcade infilled to form the present south nave wall; north nave wall collapsed 1668 and rebuilt 1694-5 slightly inside the old alignment; chancel added 1908, vestry added 1980. Nave, chancel, west tower, south porch, north vestry; detached remains of south aisle in churchyard. Mainly flint rubble with stone dressings; the north nave is red brick with some burnt headers. The nave roof is thatched, the chancel plaintiled. Fine 4-stage tower, 30m high, of knapped flint with flushwork to the plinth and buttresses; stone string courses; later flat parapet of red brick. The west doorway has jambs and arch in 2 orders, decorated with various motifs including fleurons, mitre, crown, anchor and shields; label mould supported by lions, with angels in the spandrels. 3-light west window, flanked by tall canopied niches, now empty. Between the window and doorway is a frieze of wavy quatrefoil tracery and a central figure of St. Edmund. 2-light windows at ringing chamber level, 3- light belfry openings. The south nave has a range of 4 renewed 2-light windows in Perpendicular style; the porch is dated 1578 with the initials 'RB'. The north nave wall has 3 late C17 cross windows under segmental arches; mid C20 glass. A buttress has a stone inscribed 'John Camp 1695'. The chancel is in Perpendicular style; to the south is a re-used 3-light C15 window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
The 6-bay south aisle arcading is still visible; it extended a little further east than the present chancel arch. At the west end of the north nave wall is the inscription 'This Church was put Out and Rebuilt by the care of John Campe & Thos Godfery Gent in the Year 1694 and Finished in 95'. Fine C15 octagonal font: canopied figures on the bowl panels and against the stem, angels with outstretched wings on the underside of the bowl. Arms of George II in base of tower. The furnishings are mostly C20. Graded I for medieval work, notably the tower.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 547 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1961
Dove Bell ID: 26622 Tower ID: 10405 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 511 lbs Diameter: 30.38" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1617
Dove Bell ID: 26623 Tower ID: 10405 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 584 lbs Diameter: 32.88" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas Newman 1711
Dove Bell ID: 26624 Tower ID: 10405 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 883 lbs Diameter: 35.88" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1902
Dove Bell ID: 26625 Tower ID: 10405 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1004 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1866
Dove Bell ID: 26626 Tower ID: 10405 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 527 862
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.
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
WW1&2 World War 1 & 2 War Memorial
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.
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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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