Nominal: 909 Hz Weight: 906 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1929
Dove Bell ID: 5913 Tower ID: 10311 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Sculthorpe: St Mary & All Saints
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626555
http://www.sculthorpe.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TF 899 319
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Bell ringing Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 550 m²
Exterior Description
Flint with stone dressings, tiled partly variegated roofs. Nave with south tower forming porch C14, north aisle C15, chancel 1846-7 by Raphael and Joshua Arthur Brandon architects, south aisle 1860-1 by Thomas Jekyll of Norwich architect. South tower serves as porch on axis with second nave bay. Early Decorated arch, second stage with single lancet belfry stage with Y-tracery window. Diagonally set buttressses, crenellation parapet with corner finials. No clerestory. South aisles with 3 pairs of lancets, chancel with lavish Decorated traceried windows and priest's door set in buttresses, east window. Three-lights. Variegated diaper pattern to chancel roof not repeated on north side. Nave west bay Perpendicular north aisle with3-light east and west windows, and 4 straight-headed 2-light north windows.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior 4 bay Perpendicular north arcade with octagonal piers and double hollow chamfered arches. Three bay south arcade and arch dividing westernmost nave bay both by Jekyll. C19 nave and chancel roofs. Much mid-C19 stained glass including a 2-light William Morris south chancel window, a 3 lancets by Burne-Jones south aisle east window, 3-light Clayton and Bell c1860 nave west bay south window. C12 square font in north aisle with corner collonettes, beast mask to corners 3 interlace panels and a fourth with Holy Family and Adoring Magi under interlace arches.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1552 Hz Weight: 360 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1930
Dove Bell ID: 38236 Tower ID: 10311 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1382.5 Hz Weight: 441 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1930
Dove Bell ID: 38237 Tower ID: 10311 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1250.5 Hz Weight: 513 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1930
Dove Bell ID: 38238 Tower ID: 10311 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1151.5 Hz Weight: 541 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1929
Dove Bell ID: 38239 Tower ID: 10311 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1027 Hz Weight: 640 lbs Diameter: 31" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1929
Dove Bell ID: 38240 Tower ID: 10311 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 899 319
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.
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.
Further information
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