Nominal: 823.5 Hz Weight: 1092 lbs Diameter: 37.38" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John Darbie 1670
Dove Bell ID: 4031 Tower ID: 15641 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Litcham: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TF 887 176
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Rood Screen Stained Glass Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 371 m²
Exterior Description
Consecration date of 1412. West tower of 1669 by Matthew Halcott according to datestone. Partly rendered flint with stone and clunch dressings. Brick tower and slate and lead roofs. West tower, aisled nave of 4 bays and chancel. West tower of 3 storeys with buttresses to west and to eastern ends of north and south faces. Stone quoins and platbands. 3-light Y-traceried west window and 2-light Y-traceried bell- openings. Crenellated parapet with obelisk pinnacles at angles. Perpendicular aisle windows of 3 lights with crossed heads to laternal lights in the distinctive manner of the church of St. Nicholas, King's Lynn. 3-light Y-traceried window on west wall of nave, now obscured by tower. Y-traceried fenestration in chancel - probably post-Medieval. No clearestory.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Nave arcades with narrow lozenge shaped piers with single facetted shafts supporting inner orders of arches with outer orders dying into piers. One octagonal pier possibly a survival from earlier church. Wave moulded and hollow chamfered arches with hood-moulds on bearded head label stops. C15 screen with 22 original painted dado panels and restored tracery. C15 hexagonal pulpit supported on single shaft. Blind traceried panels with carved spandrels and an C18 stair with turned balusters and fluted newels. Aisle roofs with some original arch braced principal rafters. Very fine C14 chest with blind tracery. C17 communion railings. Pair of Medieval misericord seats. Box pews. Fragments of Medieval glass in easternmost north aisle window. Poor box beside entrance probably C17. Late medieval octagonal font.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1414.5 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 26.06" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1894
Dove Bell ID: 28582 Tower ID: 15641 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1243 Hz Weight: 448 lbs Diameter: 27.18" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by John Darbie 1672
Dove Bell ID: 28583 Tower ID: 15641 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1087 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Darbie 1672
Dove Bell ID: 28584 Tower ID: 15641 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1034 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.38" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Darbie 1672
Dove Bell ID: 28585 Tower ID: 15641 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 910 Hz Weight: 779 lbs Diameter: 33.69" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1914
Dove Bell ID: 28586 Tower ID: 15641 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 887 176
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.
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.
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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.
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