Weight: 1068 lbs Diameter: 38.88" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1852
Dove Bell ID: 999 Tower ID: 15081 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Brettenham: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TL 932 833
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 267 m²
Exterior Description
C14, rebuilt 1852 by S.S. Teulon. Flint with stone quoins and tiled roof. Aisless nave, paired transeptale chapels, chancel. 3 stage west tower with flushwork parapet substantially C14. All windows are in Decorated style of 1852 throughout church. Continuous string course under windows. Chancel east window of paired intersecting ogees. Spherical triangle to north transept. Octagonal vestry with steep tiled roof. Ogeed priest's door into south chancel with finial. C12 south doorway of single order shafts - chevron and irontwist - volute capitals below squared imposts and double ziz-zag arch.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior whitewashed. Nave roof has arched braces supporting principals with collars. Ridge piece and purlins. Conspicuous ashlaring. Transeptal and chancel roofs similar, the latter with foiled braces and moulded purlins. Excellent triradial articulation of timber roof over crossing similar to Ball at Shadwell Court. Fine timber reredos with altarpiece of Adoration. Alabaster and timber altar railing. Wrought iron parclose screens to tower and transepts. Stained glass in all windows; largely by Ward and Dixon. East window by Gibbs.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 449 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1850
Dove Bell ID: 12862 Tower ID: 15081 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 517 lbs Diameter: 29.25" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1850
Dove Bell ID: 12863 Tower ID: 15081 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 676 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1852
Dove Bell ID: 12864 Tower ID: 15081 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 804 lbs Diameter: 35.63" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Son 1852
Dove Bell ID: 12865 Tower ID: 15081 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 932 833
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.
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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