Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1801
Dove Bell ID: 54528 Tower ID: 20406 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Great Fransham: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TF 898 131
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 Local shop(s) or amenities nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 221 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Flint with ashlar dressings, rendered chancel and slate roofs. West tower, nave With north porch and former south aisle and chancel. Late C13 and early C14 west tower with Y-traceried bell openings, diagonal buttresses and quatrefoil sound holes. Restored 2-light cusped Y-traceried west window. Short leaded spire. Modern south wall with 4 2-light traceried windows. 2 3-light C19 windows to north in Perpendicular style. Curious Victorian 3-light east window with lozenge reticulation. No other openings in chancel. C14 moulded north doorway with dying mouldings. Fragments of chequer flushwork on porch.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
4-bay C14 south arcade with columns, bell capitals, tall octagonal bases and 4-centred arches of 2 orders hollow- chamfered and wave moulded. Tower arch with wave-moulded inner order on carved corbels. Chancel arch rebuilt on original C14 semicircular responds with 3 fillets per shaft and tall polygonal bases. C15 octagonal font with shields, bust bowl corbels and blind arcaded stem.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 898 131
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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