Weight: 1008 lbs Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Elias Brend 1658
Dove Bell ID: 366 Tower ID: 12390 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bale: All Saints
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626598
http://www.northnorfolkcentral.co.uk/balestiffkey/bale/balenter.htmOverview
Grid reference: TG 10 367
The church dates from C13 with a faded St Christopher, consecration crosses, Royal Arms of Stuart origin, C15 font, blanket charity board, piscine and a reconstructed window of medieval glass.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 261 m²
Exterior Description
Flint walls partly cement rendered, slated roof. South door and chancel c1300. West tower of C14, Perpendicular nave with south porch and north transept. Tower of 3 stages with diagonally set west buttresses, west face with niche and 2-light west window above. Four 2-light belfry windows and battlemented parapet. Nave with two 3-light Perpendicular south windows and 4-centred arch to south porch, nave north with blocked Perpendicular door and one 3-light Perpendicular window; north transept with 3-light Perpendicular north and two 2-light return Perpendicular windows. Chancel three 2-light straight headed Perpendicular windows. East window of c1300 of 4-lights with cusped tracery heads, transitional between Geometrical and Curvilinear. c1300 south door arch and boarded door.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Nave of 3 bays with C15 arched braced roof. Decorated tower arch, Perpendicular arch to north transept. C15 octagonal font with Passion instruments and flowered panels. c1300 chancel arch and c1300 close set scissors braced truss roof. Chancel south window with re-assembled glass C14 and C15. Nave, Royal Arms, Stuart, with later ciphers painted over.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Charles Newman 1710
Dove Bell ID: 9540 Tower ID: 12390 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 603 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 9541 Tower ID: 12390 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 638 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 9542 Tower ID: 12390 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 840 lbs Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 9543 Tower ID: 12390 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 10 367
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.
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.
Further information
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