Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Charles Newman 1700
Dove Bell ID: 57763 Tower ID: 22195 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Morston: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TG 8 438
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Rood Screen Staithe nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 338 m²
Exterior Description
Fabric dating from C12, but mainly C13. Walls flint, stone dressings. W tower, N and S porches, nave, N and S aisles, chancel. Base of tower late C12, rest of fabric C13: tower with its windows, chancel and arcades of 4 bays clerestory with quatrefoils set in squares. Aisles, W windows and S doorway late C13. C15 roofs to nave, chancel, N aisle. Bell stage of tower partly rebuild C1800 in brick with S bell openings of honeycomb pattern brick exactly as in contemporary barn architecture. Whitewashed all over, including the stone piers, clear glass throughout.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
C15 font on prominent base, octagonal, Evangelists' symbols. Base of C15 screen; part of C15 carving re-used in tower arch screen. C17 Holy table and communion rails, mid C19 stalls, benches. The Butter tomb in the churchyard is listed separately.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 8 438
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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