Nominal: 741 Hz Weight: 1533 lbs Diameter: 42.25" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 4282 Tower ID: 11434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Lowestoft: St Margaret
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626394
http://www.stmargaretslowestoft.co.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: TM 541 941
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 Staithe nearby Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 979 m²
Exterior Description
South-west tower of C13 origins, re-built C15 with the remainder of the building. Until 1748 the building was 2 churches, St Margaret's occupying the north nave, All Saints the south. From 1411-22 both were unified under one rector, Robert Graunt, who demolished the dividing wall and constructed the arcade and made the principal medieval alterations. After 1422 the churches were re-divided until 1748. Restored 1929-38, burnt by incendiary bombs 1941, re-built 1946-50. Flint with ashlar dressings and some brick. Thatched roofs. 2 naves and continuous chancels, south-west tower and south porch. Stepped buttresses to the north and south flanks, the NORTH NAVE has diagonal corner buttresses. Arched north nave door. Four 3-light Perpendicular windows under square heads, very restored. Early C14 three-light reticulated west window with quatrefoils in the reticulation units, also much restored. Early C14 three-light reticulated east window with quatrefoils and trefoils, the lights filled with flint 1949. C20 vestry abuts the west gable. The SOUTH NAVE has a 2-stage unbuttressed west tower. Two lancets to the west side. String course to the set-off under the C15 belfry stage: 2-light reticulated belfry windows north and south; arched louvred windows east and west. Crenellated parapet. Gabled S porch with diagonal buttresses. Eroded roll and wave-moulded jambs. Wall sundial in gable-head. One trefoil light in east and west sides. Four 2- and 3-light Perpendicular south windows under straight heads, all C20 restorations or replacements. Low priests' door to chancel. 3-light reticulated chancel east window of C20 character.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
7-bay arcade divided into 5 to naves, 2 to chancel. Octagonal piers and double-chamfered arches. Scissor-braced roofs of 1946-50. Rood screen extends entire width. 1411-22, canopy demolished 1767, all but 17 cusped dado panels destroyed 1941, re-built without canopy 1946-50. Octagonal late C14 font on a plinth. The stem has lions crouching against it, the bowl the symbols of the Evangelists and 2 white harts of Richard II. Set into the north wall is a brass to John Bowf and wife, 1417, with inscription. Figures in civil costume, predella with 2 sons and 9 daughters. In the south chancel a brass to Richard Folcard, 1451, half-figure, inscription, academical dress. On the west wall a Royal Arms of Charles II, painted. (The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Suffolk: Harmondsworth: 1961-1975: P.388).
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1485 Hz Weight: 412 lbs Diameter: 25.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 29792 Tower ID: 11434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1398 Hz Weight: 401 lbs Diameter: 25.38" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 29793 Tower ID: 11434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1240 Hz Weight: 479 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 29794 Tower ID: 11434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1111 Hz Weight: 550 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 29795 Tower ID: 11434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 989 Hz Weight: 704 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 29796 Tower ID: 11434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 933 Hz Weight: 828 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 29797 Tower ID: 11434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 833 Hz Weight: 1061 lbs Diameter: 37.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1920
Dove Bell ID: 29798 Tower ID: 11434 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 541 941
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
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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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