Diameter: 30.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Charles Newman 1696
Dove Bell ID: 60089 Tower ID: 23524 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
South Raynham: St Martin
Overview
Grid reference: TF 880 243
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: 200 m²
Exterior Description
Mostly C14. Flint with stone dressings, slated roofs. West tower, aisless 3 bay nave, 2 bay chancel, south porch. Tower with 2-light Decorated west window, 4 2-light Decorated belfry windows, brick battlements. Nave south wall with 2 3-light straight headed Perpendicular windows under brick relieving arches, third bay with re-used Decorated 2-light window in blocked south arch. Nave north side with 2 smaller 2-light straight headed Perpendicular windows. Chancel south with 2 re-newed straight headed Decorated windows and 3-light Perpendicular east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
South porch with door 1861 with text painted on metal template, nave and chancel roof c1861 arched braced. Stained east window. Octagonal font. Possibly C13 stone altar mensa re-used, with squared cross motifs and consecration crosses.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 880 243
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 06/04/1889
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.
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