Weight: 1694 lbs Diameter: 45" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1891
Dove Bell ID: 5470 Tower ID: 13244 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Quidenham: St Andrew
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626452
http://www.quidenhamgroup.co.ukOverview
Grid reference: TM 28 876
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 341 m²
Exterior Description
Flint with ashlar dressings and machine tiled roofs. Early C11 west tower, late C11 nave remodelled late C13, south aisle late C13 rebuilt C19, early C14 chancel restored C19, north transept C19. 2 stage round tower, the lower stage C11. 2-light late C14 Perpendicular west window above remains at triangular-headed Anglo-Saxon window. 4 blocked early C11 ringing chamber windows are circular. String course below late C14 octagonal belfry stage with 2-light restored cusped panel windows, each alternate one blocked with knapped flint. Crenellated parapet with finials. Octagonal plain tiled spire 1857. C19 south aisle of knapped flint, the west window possibly late C13 reset : 2-light with cusped arches supporting cusped triangle under hood with relieving arch. Gabled south porch with diagonal buttresses and reset door arch below sundial. 2-light square side windows. Flushwork buttresses to aisle and 3 2-light Perpendicular windows. 2 chancel south windows 2-light with reticulation units set into substantially C19 masonry. String course above Priest's door. Diagonal east buttresses. 4-light east window with cusped lights and 2 large reticulation units in Y frame with central mouchette. One 2-light reticulated north chancel window. Gabled north transept with diagonal buttresses and 3-light north window. 2 2-light C19 Y windows to nave. Late C11 Norman north door : single order of shafts with volute capitals hinting at waterleaf, and roll moulded arch.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Tall semi-circular tower arch on square imposts, the arch blocked by screen which is portion of C16 rood screen. 4 bay C19 arcade but with late C13 responds east and west : quatrefoil piers with fillets between lobes with moulded bases and capitals. Double hollow chamfered arches. Octagonal font. Boarded scissor braced nave and chancel roofs. C19 chancel arch. C19 arched and cusped sedilia and piscina in chancel with 2 similar niches flanking east window. 3 reused late C11 shafts set into chancel north walls with volute capitals. 2 memorial tablets in north chancel wall to Lord Sandys 1700 (west) and Lady Alathea Sandys 1679 (east). Curved timber Royal Arms over tower arch and poor box on turned shaft dated 1639.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron posted frame located in Tower made by Tucker from London in 1861
Historical Notes
1861 - 1861
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 692 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1901
Dove Bell ID: 35952 Tower ID: 13244 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 708 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1901
Dove Bell ID: 35953 Tower ID: 13244 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 657 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1891
Dove Bell ID: 35954 Tower ID: 13244 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 722 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1891
Dove Bell ID: 35955 Tower ID: 13244 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 812 lbs Diameter: 34.25" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 35956 Tower ID: 13244 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1092 lbs Diameter: 37.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Magges
Dove Bell ID: 35957 Tower ID: 13244 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1260 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Darbie 1677
Dove Bell ID: 35958 Tower ID: 13244 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 28 876
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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