Nominal: 901 Hz Weight: 778 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by John II Brend 1646
Dove Bell ID: 7370 Tower ID: 15183 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Whissonsett: St Mary The Virgin
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626533
https://www.upperwensumchurches.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: TF 919 233
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 Stained Glass Concerts/Live Music Bell Ringing
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 365 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Flint with ashlar dressings. Slate roofs. West tower, aisleless nave with south porch and chancel with vestry and organ outshut to north. Early C14 west tower with diagonal buttresses, 2-light cusped Y-traceried bell openings and small foiled sound holes. Inserted C15 west window of 2 lights with embattled transom. C15 crenellated parapet with corner finials, flushwork and blind traceried panels with shields. Nave with C14 moulded north and south doors and 6 heavily restored 2-light windows in Perpendicular style. Chancel C19 with east window in Geometric style, 2 Y- traceried windows to south and one to north. South porch with corrugated iron roof, C15 4-centred entrance with polygonal responds and 2 small cusped windows. Some medieval ironwork in south door.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
18th Century Clock with wood end to end birdcage frame located in Nave
Historical Notes
1700 - 1700
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1509 Hz Weight: 300 lbs Diameter: 22.88" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1998
Dove Bell ID: 45609 Tower ID: 15183 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1341 Hz Weight: 269 lbs Diameter: 23.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 45610 Tower ID: 15183 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1203 Hz Weight: 423 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co (Bellfounders) Ltd 1985
Dove Bell ID: 45611 Tower ID: 15183 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1142 Hz Weight: 472 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Edward Tooke 1674
Dove Bell ID: 45612 Tower ID: 15183 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1013 Hz Weight: 686 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1594
Dove Bell ID: 45613 Tower ID: 15183 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 919 233
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
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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