Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William Brend 1619
Dove Bell ID: 6337 Tower ID: 12634 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Starston: St Margaret
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626429
http://www.thebenefice.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TM 234 843
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly: Saturdays 10-12 noon Easter to October Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Stained Glass Concerts/Live Music Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 240 m²
Exterior Description
Mainly C14 and C15 fabric heavily restored in late C19. Nave with embattled parapet with flushwork and Perpendicular south windows. West tower with diagonal buttresses, embattled parapet with flushwork and 2-light bell-openings. Victorian south porch with C15 doorway, incorporated, with fleurons on the jambs. North aisle built in 1870 in Perpendicular style. Late C19 chancel with Perpendicular windows and late C19 vestry on north side.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C19, 3-bay north arcade. C15 arch-braced roof with moulded and crenellated wall-plate. Late C19 painted arch-braced chancel roof. C15 font with octagonal bowl with alternating shields and roses in sides and 4 lions against stem. Monuments: Bartholemew Cotton 1613 tablet with kneeling effigy. Robert Ferrier 1767, tablet with putto heads at the foot. Built of flint rubble with stone dressings, and with lead-clad and slate roofs.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 431 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1903
Dove Bell ID: 40405 Tower ID: 12634 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 385 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1847
Dove Bell ID: 40406 Tower ID: 12634 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William Brend 1619
Dove Bell ID: 40407 Tower ID: 12634 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1847
Dove Bell ID: 40408 Tower ID: 12634 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1847
Dove Bell ID: 40409 Tower ID: 12634 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 234 843
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.
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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