Bell 1 of 3
Founded by William Brend 1616
Dove Bell ID: 53097 Tower ID: 19599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Denton: St Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626409
http://www.earshambenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TM 286 873
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 Rood Screen Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 436 m²
Exterior Description
Flint built with stone dressings and slate roofs. Late C13 chancel with 5-light east window with intersecting tracery. North and south chancel windows with Y-tracery. Perpendicular north and south aisles with Decorated east and west windows. Two clerestory windows on each side with quatrefoil square openings. Partly rebuilt west tower, originally circular, faced in brick in C18 in Gothic style and with late Cl9 flint top stage. C15 2-storeyed north porch with diagonal buttresses and niche between first floor windows, and with Tierceron-star-vault with carved bosses depicting the Coronation of the Virgin, the Nativity, the Resurection and the Ascension.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Three-bay north and south arcades with octagonal piers and double chamfered arches. Late C19 arched braced nave roof. Piscina with traceried gable. Stained glass pieces assembled by Archdeacon Postlethwaite and arranged by Joshua Price in 1716/19, including C15 English figures and continental C16 and C17 panels, and heraldic glass up to Price's own time. Octagonal font with quatrefoils containing shields. Some early C16 painted panels from former screen made up into chest. Monument: 1684 Robert Rogerson, tablet with inscription and stacks of books either side.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by WilliamPotts & Sons from Leeds in 1885
Historical Notes
1885 - 1885
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Diameter: 35.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 53098 Tower ID: 19599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 39.88" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 53099 Tower ID: 19599 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 286 873
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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