Nominal: 778 Hz Weight: 972 lbs Diameter: 38.25" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by Henry Yaxley 1671
Dove Bell ID: 996 Tower ID: 10344 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bressingham: St John the Baptist
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626406
https://www.dissteamministry.org.uk/bressinghamOverview
Grid reference: TM 76 807
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Carved pew ends many of which portray angels
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 388 m²
Exterior Description
Late C13 fabric, refashioned in early C16. Flint, partly rendered. Nave with good clerestory with flushwork panelling and 8 Perpendicular windows. North and south aisles. Late C13 chancel. West tower with polygonal stair turret, and flushwork panelling on base, diagonal butttresses, embattled parapet with pinnacles. West window with carved shields in spandrels and flanked by niches. Bellcote on east gable of nave. South porch.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Four bay Decorated arcade with octagonal piers and double-chamfered arches. Early C16 hammerbeam roof. Octagonal font early .Jacobean pulpit with strapwork. Imd to late C16 benches. Box pews. Some early stained glass in east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
20th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by J.B.Joyce from Whitchurch
Historical Notes
1931 - 1931
Period Qualifier: 2
Bell Frame
Maker
Pickford
Date
Visit
Description
Disused Hollow Square
OFJ
0
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
Material
Bells
Nominal: 1310 Hz Weight: 426 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1995
Dove Bell ID: 12849 Tower ID: 10344 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1169 Hz Weight: 506 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1995
Dove Bell ID: 12850 Tower ID: 10344 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1040 Hz Weight: 664 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Reginald Church
Dove Bell ID: 12851 Tower ID: 10344 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 986 Hz Weight: 710 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1922
Dove Bell ID: 12852 Tower ID: 10344 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 875 Hz Weight: 892 lbs Diameter: 36.38" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1922
Dove Bell ID: 12853 Tower ID: 10344 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1568 lbs Diameter: 42.5" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by Thomas Lester 1751
Dove Bell ID: 12854 Tower ID: 10344 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 76 807
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.
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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