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Founded by William Dobson 1812
Dove Bell ID: 59500 Tower ID: 23197 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Saxlingham: St Margaret
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626628
http://www.northnorfolkcentral.co.uk/balestiffkey/saxlingham/saxlinghamenter.htmOverview
Grid reference: TG 26 396
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
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 221 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval, heavily restored in 1898. Flint with stone and brick dressings. Lead roofs. West tower, nave, south porch, north and south transepts. Tower with diagonal buttesses. West window of 3 ogee-headed lights, panel tracery; 4-centred arch; hood mould. Blocked slit light over. To south, 2-light ringing chamber opening under square hood. 2-light bell- openings, that to west with cusped lights; those to north and south with a roundel in the head; all with brick voussoirs and hood moulds. Gargoyles. Parapet. Stair to north face of towers with quatrefoil lights. Nave of 4 bays. To north, a blocked doorway. 2 3-light windows with panel tracery, restored; 4 centred arches. North transept very much restored. To south 2 similar 3-light windows, restored. South transept also much restored. Chancel with one 3-light window with panel tracery to south. East window of 5 lights with panel tracery. C19 porch to first have bay. C19 nave doorway.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Restored tower arch; shafts with polygonal capitals and bases. C19 arachways to transepts. C19 roof. Some re-set pieces of medieval stone. Alabaster kneeling figure from tomb of Lady Mirabel Heyden dated 1593 now set in C19 niche.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 26 396
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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