Nominal: 710 Hz Weight: 1568 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas Newman 1739
Dove Bell ID: 5438 Tower ID: 13128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Pulham: St Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626421
http://www.thebenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TM 212 852
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Rood Screen Stained Glass Concerts/Live Music Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 509 m²
Exterior Description
Mainly C14 and C15 with mid C13 chancel. Restored 1886-7 by Bodley. Nave with Perpendicular north windows, clerestory and south aisle. Mid C13 chancel with two lancets in north wall and later four-light east window with reticulated tracery. Tall west tower with embattled parapet with flushwork panelling and with diagonal buttresses. Very fine C15 two-storeyed south porch with ashlar front and flushwork-panelled sides, reticulated openwork parapet with pinnacles. Fleurons on the jambs and arch of doorway moulting, crested capitals, spandrels depicting the Annunciation. Flanked by pair of niches. A frieze of studs and above two, two-light windows and five niches. Interior of porch has moulded and crenellated ceiling beams.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Perpendicular four-bay south arcade, with double-chamfered arches and quatrefoil piers with foils. Arch-braced nave roof with tiebeams. South aisle roof arch-braced with tracery in spandrels. Good mid C13 double piscina in chancel with intersecting arches. C19 painted chancel roof with arch-braces. Screen with ten painted figures in panelled base, the upper parts restored by Bodley in 1886-7. Organ case also by Bodley. Good set of C15 benches with poppy-heads bench ends and traceried panel backs to westernmost benches. Timber staircase leading to ringing chamber in west end. Early C14 stained glass in head of north east window of nave, and C15 figures in head of another north window. C15 octagonal font.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron plate and spacer frame located in Tower made by Benjamin LewisVulliamy from London in 1849
Historical Notes
1849 - 1849
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1390 Hz Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1895
Dove Bell ID: 35796 Tower ID: 13128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1320 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1895
Dove Bell ID: 35797 Tower ID: 13128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1166 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Thornton 1717
Dove Bell ID: 35798 Tower ID: 13128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1050 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by William Brend 1611
Dove Bell ID: 35799 Tower ID: 13128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 934 Hz Weight: 801 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1963
Dove Bell ID: 35800 Tower ID: 13128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 893 Hz Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 35801 Tower ID: 13128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 786 Hz Weight: 1120 lbs Diameter: 39" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Goldsmith 1708
Dove Bell ID: 35802 Tower ID: 13128 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 212 852
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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