Nominal: 763 Hz Weight: 1204 lbs Diameter: 39.63" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1618
Dove Bell ID: 5128 Tower ID: 10357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Oulton: St Michael
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626398
http://stmichaelsoulton.org/Overview
Grid reference: TM 510 935
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church Wheelchair accessible Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 196 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval, restored 1862. Nave, chancel, central tower, north transept, south porch. Mainly flint rubble with remains of plasterwork; stone dressings. Plaintiled roofs. Square tower: the lower portion is C12, with evidence for blocked window openings on the north side; the upper part of the tower has been rebuilt in red brick, C18 and later. C12 nave with original north and south doorways, the arch to the south doorway with chevron ornament. The nave windows are in the Perpendicular style, the 3 to the north largely original. C15 porch, considerably restored, with a brick entrance arch and statue niche above; inside there are 4 stoups. Good C14 3-bay chancel: 2 of the windows on each side and the 4-light east window have reticulated tracery. The windows to the north and east are mostly original. The north transept has been altered and enlarged, and is now used as the organ chamber and vestry. The lower part of the end wall has coursed rubblework and is probably C13.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C12 tower arches on plain imposts; the west arch has one order of chevron ornament. There are later arches to the former south transept and a west aisle attached to this transept. Mid C19 nave roof with shallow scissor- bracing to the trusses. The chancel roof and ceiling were renewed in 1967. Stairs to former rood loft. In the sanctuary a trefoil-arched piscina and drop-sill sedilia. Wel-preserved C15 octagonal font: the bowl panels have flowers alternating with lions and with angels bearing shields; there are angels to the underside of the bowl and 4 lions against the stem. A west gallery is dated 1836. On the south nave wall is a monument to Thomas Hunt (1808). 2 fine effigy brasses stolen in 1857 have been replaced by mid C20 replicas. Over the tower arch to the nave are the Arms of James II. The furnishings are largely of C20 date.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1268 Hz Weight: 452 lbs Diameter: 26.38" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1990
Dove Bell ID: 34136 Tower ID: 10357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1144 Hz Weight: 473 lbs Diameter: 28.13" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Edward Tooke 1676
Dove Bell ID: 34137 Tower ID: 10357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1013 Hz Weight: 568 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Edward Tooke 1677
Dove Bell ID: 34138 Tower ID: 10357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 955 Hz Weight: 710 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1618
Dove Bell ID: 34139 Tower ID: 10357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 857 Hz Weight: 925 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1618
Dove Bell ID: 34140 Tower ID: 10357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 510 935
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.
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
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