Nominal: 972.7 Hz Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 33.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1794
Dove Bell ID: 786 Tower ID: 10685 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Blo'norton: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TM 12 796
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 239 m²
Exterior Description
C13, remodelled C14, restored 1879. Partly rendered flint with ashlar dressings and slate roof. West tower and continuous nave and chancel. 2 stage tower with diagonal buttresses to west and flat to east all with chequered flushwork. 2-light west window with C19 timber Y tracery below round-arched lancet. Square lights to ringing chamber to north and west. Projecting square stair turret at south-east corner. 2-light cusped and ogeed belfry windows under pointed heads and hood mould on label stops. Crenellated parapet above string course. 4 flat buttresses to south nave with 5 assorted windows : 2-tight ogeed under square hood with supermullion; 2-light ogeed with reticulation unit, arched under hood; 2 C19 Y lancets to chancel and one plain lancet. Low arched priest's door. East parapet with Latin cross. Flint east wall with triple lancet group with stiff leaf hood stops, all 1879. One hollow chamfered lancet to chancel north and a brick repaired flat buttress. 2-light cusped ogeed window to nave with reticulation unit under segmental arch on labels and 2-light flat-headed window at west beyond porch. C16 gabled north porch, timber framed with some brick. 4 centred braces over gate with floriated spandrels.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Tall chamfered tower arch of C13. Continuous scissor braced roof of 1879. Windows with deep sconsion and hollow chamfered rare arches. East window group under semi-circular rere arch. Arched rood stair opening. Octagonal C14 font with stem and bowl decorated with blind tracery panels in form of encircled quatrefoils, shields, incised panels including 6-pointed star. Painted Royal Arms of William and Mary (1689-1702) under tower. Roll moulded north door with hood and cinquefoiled holy water stoup to left on exterior.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1621.3 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 24.75" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1892
Dove Bell ID: 11800 Tower ID: 10685 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1461.5 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 25.25" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1794
Dove Bell ID: 11801 Tower ID: 10685 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1318.7 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1794
Dove Bell ID: 11802 Tower ID: 10685 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1237.4 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1794
Dove Bell ID: 11803 Tower ID: 10685 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1110.3 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1794
Dove Bell ID: 11804 Tower ID: 10685 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 12 796
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
Sources
Showing 14 entries of 14 View All
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.