Nominal: 862 Hz Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Thomas Newman 1730
Dove Bell ID: 59777 Tower ID: 23357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shotesham: St Mary
Overview
Grid reference: TM 237 988
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: 190 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Flint with ashlar and brick dressings. Pantiled roofs. West tower, aisleless nave with south porch and chancel with north chapel. West tower C15 or early C16 with much brick. Diagonal buttresses and canted stair turret to north. 2-light brick bell-openings with Y tracery (removed to south). 2-light traceried west window with mouchettes beneath segmental head. Former clock recess above and crow- stepped parapets with diagonally set finials. Nave south wall with some C12 masonry. C13 nave doorways (blocked to north) with plain chamfered reveals. Late medieval south door with a surviving iron loop-drop handle decorated with a pair of winged dragons and a pierced backplate. 3 nave windows of 1879 in Curvilinear style. C15 chancel and north chapel in galletted flint and stone rubble. Simple cusped 3-light east window with similar windows to south and to east of chapel. Sanctus bell.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Chancel piscina surrounded by moulded tiles depicting swans, 2-headed eagles with crescents and rampant lions. Victorian reredos in Decorated style depicting Last Supper. Fine brass of 1521 with effigies of Edward and Elizabeth White. C15 octagonal font with angels and lions in panels, winged angel corbels and supported by lions. Arch-braced chancel roof with possibly original roll-moulded wall-plate. Group value in relation to Church of St. Martin (6/103).
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Diameter: 25.25" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Edward Tooke 1675
Dove Bell ID: 59778 Tower ID: 23357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Bell 3 of 3
Dove Bell ID: 59779 Tower ID: 23357 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 237 988
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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