Nominal: 763.5 Hz Weight: 1360 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1906
Dove Bell ID: 2722 Tower ID: 14029 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Gaywood: St Faith
Overview
Grid reference: TF 636 203
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 462 m²
Exterior Description
Norman origins, west tower c1370, when remainder rebuilt, transepts reworked late C16. Chancel re-roofed 1909, transepts restored, vestry and south chancel chapel added, by WD Caroe. 1923-26 nave rebuilt and aisles added. South-west nave chapel 1989. Brick with ashlar dressings. Plain tiled roofs. 3-stage west tower, with diagonal stepped buttresses. Y-tracery west window. Slit lights to ringing chamber and cusped 2-light belfry windows. Crenellated parapet. Stair turret to south-east. North porch rebuilt in stone 1923-26 re-using Norman arch. One order of shafts with scalloped capitals. Inner arch with incised beakhead decoration, outer with chevron. Nailhead in hood mould. Inner doorway with double wave mouldings. Two 3-light panel tracery aisle windows. Gabled aisle roofs. Gabled transepts now engaged by aisles, with kneelers and 2-light Y-tracery north and south windows, the latter cusped and C14. North chancel with large vestry. South chancel with 1909 red-brick chapel terminating to east in a concave gable above a round-headed window with square hood. Remainder of chancel rendered. 2-light cusped C14 Y-tracery south window. 3-light reticulated east window, also cusped.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
4-bay arcade of 1923-26: lozenge piers and 4-centred arches. Barrel-vaulted timber nave roof. Chancel roof with arched braces to collars, 1909. West tower arch triple chamfered. Octagonal late C14 font, the stem with 2-light cinquefoiled tracery to each facet. Mouldings lead up to bowl with alternating facets of encircled tracery and C17 inscriptions. Two C17 painted panels in south aisle: one of Queen Elizabeth arriving in Tilbury with the Spanish Armada in the background experiencing difficulties at the hands of the English, the other of the discovery of the Gunpowder plot. Bequeathed by the rector, Thomas Hare, who died in 1634. (These not closely examined as covered at time of Review).
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1278 Hz Weight: 441 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1906
Dove Bell ID: 21714 Tower ID: 14029 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1146 Hz Weight: 495 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1906
Dove Bell ID: 21715 Tower ID: 14029 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1019.5 Hz Weight: 578 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1906
Dove Bell ID: 21716 Tower ID: 14029 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 960 Hz Weight: 715 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1906
Dove Bell ID: 21717 Tower ID: 14029 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 860 Hz Weight: 917 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1906
Dove Bell ID: 21718 Tower ID: 14029 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 404 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by Thomas Draper 1577
Dove Bell ID: 21719 Tower ID: 14029 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 636 203
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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