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Founded by Thomas Newman 1733
Dove Bell ID: 51769 Tower ID: 18816 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Burnham Sutton-cum-Ulph: All Saints
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626541
http://www.burnhamsbenefice.org.uk/Overview
Grid reference: TF 835 422
The church is a simple two-cell building which, because of the renewal of virtually all the window tracery and the replacement of hand-made roof tiles with machine-made tiles, externally gives an impression of an almost entirely Victorian building. That this is totally misleading is proved by Ladbroke's drawing of 1822 which shows the fenestration to have been disposed similarly then as it is now with the exception of two south chancel windows where the nineteenth-century.
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 Local shop(s) or amenities nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Long, aisleless nave; north vestry, south porch; chancel.
Footprint of Church buildings: 190 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There is one Norman window and the Transitional Norman chancel arch is dated by Pevsner to c.1190, and the rest of the church shows typically Early English features. Apart from the south porch there is no evidence of later mediaeval work. The church was restored in the 19th century.
Exterior Description
Pre-1200 evidence in west bellcote, a north window and chancel arch, but details largely of late C19 restoration. Flint with stone dressings, red plain tiled roof. 3 bay nave, 2 bay chancel, south porch. Simple 2 arch bellcote, Y tracery west window. Nave south side has 2 'Y' tracery windows of c.1300, one c.1200 simple trefoil headed lancet in between, nave north one arched headed late Norman dog toothed window with quoins, one C19 lancet. Chancel south side 2 C19 paired lancets, blocked south door, restored 3 light Perpendicular east window, north lean-to late C19 vestry and lancet with trefoil headed form.
As listed on Historic England
Interior
Interior Description
Fine c.l190 Transitional chancel arch with decorative keeled responds, large capital partly cut away for insertion of later rood screen, moulded arch, 2 carved heads to support rood beam above. Simple ogee head piscina. C19 arched braced roof, resting partly on 5 carved medieval heads at east end. C18 moulded hexagonal wooden pulpit on crude C19 base.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
The altar is an oak table, with panelled front and sides.
Pulpit
The pulpit is late Georgian with fielded panels, hexagonal and probably part of a three decker arrangement.
Lectern
The lectern is modern, in pale oak, the square pedestal with reeded faces and a simple bookrest.
Font (object)
The font is octagonal, with deep niches in the stem and quatrefoils round the bowl.
Organ (object)
The organ is a small single-manual instrument with tracker action, last rebuilt by Arnold Jilliamson and Hyatt, 1961. Originally by Holdich and rebuilt when put in this church by Glasspool of Wymondhan in 1907. It now has five speaking stops, no pedalboard.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 835 422
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 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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