Nominal: 623 Hz Weight: 2184 lbs Diameter: 48" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas Norris 1678
Dove Bell ID: 2504 Tower ID: 16447 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Fakenham: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626545
http://fakenhamparishchurch.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TF 919 297
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 835 m²
Exterior Description
North doorway is all that remains of the Early English church. C14 chancel with Decorated north and south windows and large Decorated east window of 5 lights. C14 nave and north and south aisles with 6-bay arcades with octagonal piers and double-hollow-chamfered arches, tall tower and chancel arches. Large 4-stage Perpendicular west tower circa 1400-50, with flushwork at base, and west doorway with flanking niches and panelled frieze above. Above, a large 6-light west window. Tower has panelled buttresses, embattled parapet, pinnacles and Perpendicular traceried belfry. Late C15 south porch.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C14 Sedilia and Piscina with crocketed ogee arch. C15 octagonal font with carved panels. C14 Decorated screen much restored in C19. C15 and C16 brasses in chancel. Pedestal poor-box dated 1665. Built of flint with freestone dressings and slate roofs.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with A frame located in tower. Made in 1864 by Thomas Cooke & Sons from York and London.
Historical Notes
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 2
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron posted frame located in Tower made by ThomasCooke & Sons from York & London in 1864
Historical Notes
1864 - 1864
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1258.5 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Thomas Lester 1746
Dove Bell ID: 20703 Tower ID: 16447 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1177 Hz Weight: 700 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Thomas Lester 1746
Dove Bell ID: 20704 Tower ID: 16447 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1034.5 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1891
Dove Bell ID: 20705 Tower ID: 16447 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 931 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by (unidentified) 1639
Dove Bell ID: 20706 Tower ID: 16447 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 851.5 Hz Weight: 934 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1925
Dove Bell ID: 20707 Tower ID: 16447 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 788.5 Hz Weight: 1260 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Darbie 1669
Dove Bell ID: 20708 Tower ID: 16447 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 685 Hz Weight: 1680 lbs Diameter: 43.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas Osborn 1792
Dove Bell ID: 20709 Tower ID: 16447 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 919 297
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 1953
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.
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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