Diameter: 33.88" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 57497 Tower ID: 22052 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Melton Constable: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: TG 37 319
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 Wheelchair accessible Stained Glass Reredos
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 224 m²
Exterior Description
Parish church and mausoleum of the Astley family formerly of Melton Constable Park. Nave, crossing and sanctuary; mausoleum with family tribune above forms south transept; north transept 1859. Materials, details and plan suggest pre-1066 date. Conglomerate, flint, stone dressings, tiled roof of c.1900. Nave west gable with late C19 Romanesque door and 2-light 'Y' tracery window c.1300 above. Nave south wall with blocked Perpendicular south doorway, nave north with one round headed lancet deeply splayed internally, one 3-light Perpendicular window. Crossing tower with quoins, slightly set off belfry stage with blocked round headed openings and late C19 Romanesque windows, conical roof. Ground floor one 2-light straight headed Perpendicular window. Chancel details externally C19, buttresses and 3-light east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Nave with 5 bay Perpendicular arched braced roof with wall posts on stone corbels, carved bosses at intersections. At east crossing a low rounded arch supporting at apex a Romanesque window opening with central massive shaft with two arches under a typanum, all plastered except for stone capital of central pier, presumably originally matched by other such openings. Within sanctuary tower one C19 round arch to north, Perpendicular chancel arch to west, Perpendicular details to south including squint. Flat boarded roof. Chancel with C19 roof with arched braces supported on C19 carved angle corbels. Mid/late C19 wooden reredos incorporating triptych with grisaille panels on reverse. Monument 1818 Bacon invenit, Manning fecit. To south recut Easter recess with 1914-1918 memorial. South transept family tribune added c.1681. Panelled dado and pews. Segmental arched opening to nave, classical details. Stairs dated 1636. Collection of good C18 family monuments, none signed, and painted heraldry of Astley family "from Norman Conquest" to present day. Nave north wall monument J. Bacon sculpt 1807. North window with mostly secular C16 and C17 glass fragments. Chancel east window with C15 head; north transept with Crucifixion window 1859. Restored 1885, chancel furnishings and reredos 1903: Kellv's Directory Norfolk (1916) p.261.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 37 319
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.
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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