Nominal: 908 Hz Diameter: 33.38" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1625
Dove Bell ID: 53409 Tower ID: 19776 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
East Bilney: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626498
http://www.derehamanddistrictteam.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TF 955 195
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 269 m²
Exterior Description
Mainly mid to late C19 around a medieval core. Flint with ashlar and some brick dressings. Plaintile roofs. Western tower; aisleless nave with south porch, south chapel and vestry to north; chancel, erected in 1883 in memory of Henry Collison - rector. Lower 2 stages of unbuttressed west tower are the only recognizable medieval parts with a 3-light Per- pendicular traceried window and 3 twin lancet windows - formerly bell-openings. Late C19 bell stage in Perpendicular style. 2 single light cusped nave windows to south and 2 2-light north windows in Decorated style. Chancel with 2 2- light windows in Decorated style and 2 single light cusped windows. Elaborate east window in Decorated style. Chamfered tower arch without responds. Victorian chancel arch in Decorated style.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Chancel stalls and pulpit contain re-used C17 carved friezes. Much Victorian glass. Plain octagonal font.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 955 195
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.
Churchyard Structures
War Memorial
WW1
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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