Nominal: 1145 Hz Diameter: 29.63" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by John I Brend 1566
Dove Bell ID: 57883 Tower ID: 22266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Needham: St Peter
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626419
http://www.7churches.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TM 231 819
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
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 176 m²
Exterior Description
Norman round west tower with C16 brick and flint octagonal top stage with C19 battlements and with circular stair turret half way up. C15 Perpendicular nave windows, but walls are probably earlier. Chancel built in 1735, red brick with blue headers, and with gothic windows of 1884. Early C16 brick south porch with octagonal angle shafts with pinnacles and stepped gable, moulded brick arch, moulded brick friezes with quatrefoil motifs, arch-braced roof with crenelleted wall plate. Built of flint rubble with stone dressings, partly rendered, brick south porch and chancel. Slate and tiled roofs.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C15 arch-braced nave roof with high collar beams, with moulded and crenellated wall plate and tiebeams. Stairs to rood loft on north wall of nave. Chancel with segmental vaulted ceiling with cornice. C15 bench ends with poppy-head and border with fleurons Back of one bench with carved trail and inscription "Use wel thy tyme for dethe is comyng M: The sentence of God Allmighty is everlastyng E". C15 door to tower stairs. C15 octagonal font with four lions against stem and alternating roses and signs of the Evangelists on side of bowl.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1020 Hz Diameter: 31.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by H S
Dove Bell ID: 57884 Tower ID: 22266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 940 Hz Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by William Brend 1627
Dove Bell ID: 57885 Tower ID: 22266 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 231 819
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 30/06/1906
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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