Weight: 1176 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1799
Dove Bell ID: 4910 Tower ID: 14460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
North Lopham: St Nicholas
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626417
https://www.dissteamministry.org.uk/north-lophamThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: TM 36 825
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
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 342 m²
Exterior Description
Early C14 chancel and nave, mid C14 south aisle and porch, western tower c:1470-1500. Partly rendered flint with ashlar dressings with plain tiled roofs and slate porch. Chancel restored 1862. Tower in 3 stages. High flushwork plinth with monograms on south face : crowned T (Trinity); crowned MR (Maria Regina); crowned A (St. Andrew - previous dedication). Arched west door below 2-light Perpendicular window. Diagonal buttresses also with flushwork. 2-light Y ringing chamber and belfry windows. Crenellated parapet. South face has ashlar inscription panels representing donors and saints reading from the top : MRA (Maria Regina and Andrew); PD RD (unidentified); W. A (William Aleyn, donations 1500); JB (John Barker, donations 1486); MB (Marion Bussle); RB (Robert Bolle, donations 1500); Pray for the souls of John Kailli. Crenellated south aisle with diagonal buttresses and 4 alternating windows either 2-light reticulated or 2-light with flower motif, the east window being the latter and of 3 lights. Lancet to west of chancel, arched priest's door and 2-light flowing window of 1862. 3-light restored reticulated east window. Slate lean-to C19 north vestry and one restored 2-light window to north chancel. 2 stepped brick buttresses support north nave wall pierced 2 2-light Perpendicular panel windows, one restored Y window and arched north door.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
4 bay arcade on bevelled elongated piers with demi-shafts east and west carrying polygonal capitals. Sunk quadrant arch mouldings. Tall tower arch. C19 aisle, nave and chancel roofs, the latter scissor braced. Fine C14 octagonal font, the bowl tapering and with lightly cut tracery motifs, the stem cut with rolls and flutes, some with wave mouldings. Early C17 crown cover with ball finial. Painted Royal Arms of George III on south aisle wall. Lead plate to church wardens hangs on south door dated 1795. North door blocked, as is chancel priest's door. Bench sedilia and trefoil piscina in chancel.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 396 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 32999 Tower ID: 14460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 429 lbs Diameter: 25.75" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 33000 Tower ID: 14460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 472 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 33001 Tower ID: 14460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 567 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 33002 Tower ID: 14460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas Newman 1733
Dove Bell ID: 33003 Tower ID: 14460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 708 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 33004 Tower ID: 14460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 819 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by William Dobson 1811
Dove Bell ID: 33005 Tower ID: 14460 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 36 825
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is Not Known
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.
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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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