Diameter: 29.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Draper 1625
Dove Bell ID: 58201 Tower ID: 22443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
North Pickenham: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TF 865 69
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Stained Glass Concerts/Live Music
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 283 m²
Exterior Description
Largely rebuilt 1863 by D. Male, but retaining much of earlier west tower and north transept. Flint with limestone dressings. Roof slated, with crested ridge to nave and chancel; copper covered south aisle roof. West tower, nave, chancel, north transept, south aisle, south porch. South porch with angle-buttresses to gable; crocketted pinnacles and gable cross. Niche over doorway with cusped ogee head. Two-light west window, blocked east window opening. Windows generally have 19th century Decorated tracery with stilted hood moulds and head stops. East gable has a plinth with an inscription recording the rebuilding work of 1863. Staged buttresses to north and south walls. North transept has parapeted gable with staged angle buttresses; four-light Perpendicular north window and three-light Perpendicular east window. North wall of nave has central buttress dividing window bays above which rises a chimney stack, with octagonal stone shaft. Angle buttress at north west corner containing the date 1863. West tower largely medieval with restored openings. Staged angle buttresses to west wall. Square stair turret at south-east corner. Castellated parapet.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
North transept contains wall monuments. Very low doorway into east wall of tower with single hollow chamfer to arch. Sanctus bell opening above tower arch.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wrought iron end to end birdcage frame located in Tower made by P.Ulph from Stalham
Historical Notes
1700 - 1700
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 865 69
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.
It is unknown whether 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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