Nominal: 861 Hz Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas Newman 1706
Dove Bell ID: 6154 Tower ID: 15762 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Somerleyton: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TM 493 972
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop, or amenities nearby Rood Screen Bell ringing Concerts/live music Staithe nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 308 m²
Exterior Description
C15 tower, otherwise rebuilt 1854 by John Thomas; chancel extended 1974. Nave, chancel, west tower, south porch. Flint rubble faced in knapped flint with stone dressings. Slated roofs. Square tower with 3-stage diagonal buttresses to the west face; 2-light belfry openings. Tall stepped parapet added 1854: this formerly had tall crocketted pinnacles at the corners. Below the parapet is a string course with gargoyles. 4-bay nave with 4-centre arched 2-light windows. The chancel is in the Decorated style, with a single 2-light window to the side walls and a 3-light east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
The nave and chancel have open rafter roofs with scissor-bracing to the main trusses. Well-preserved C15 octagonal font, the bowl panels carved with alternate lions and angels bearing shields; angels to the bowl underside and 4 lions against the stem. C17 font cover. Over the south doorway is a medieval stone slab with 4 well-carved panels depicting the emblems of the Evangelists; this was discovered in 1854. Fine C15 rood screen: crocketted ogee arches and pierced Perpendicular tracery above; the dado has 16 panels with painted figures, mostly of saints. C19 wooden reredos and pulpit in Gothic style. In the sanctuary is a stone tomb chest to Sir Thomas Gernegan (1446): the chest is decorated with lozenge panels within which are quatrefoils containing shields. On the north chancel wall is a large monument to Sir John Wentworth (1651) and his wife: black and white marble, with 2 free-standing busts framed by columns which carry an open segmental pediment. On the south chancel wall is the bust of Sir Thomas Allin (1686), Admiral of the Fleet. One north nave window has 2 C14 Flemish stained glass panels originally taken from St. Olaves Priory.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1440 Hz Weight: 471 lbs Diameter: 26.31" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1872
Dove Bell ID: 39497 Tower ID: 15762 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1300 Hz Diameter: 26.88" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by James Bartlet 1700
Dove Bell ID: 39498 Tower ID: 15762 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1145 Hz Diameter: 28.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas Potter
Dove Bell ID: 39499 Tower ID: 15762 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1055 Hz Diameter: 29.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 39500 Tower ID: 15762 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 937 Hz Diameter: 33.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 39501 Tower ID: 15762 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 493 972
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.
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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