Nominal: 687 Hz Weight: 1742 lbs Diameter: 44.5" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1640
Dove Bell ID: 4975 Tower ID: 16864 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Norton: All Saints
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628096
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Overview
Grid reference: SP 603 637
A large 14th /15th century church with a slightly earlier tower impressively placed at the edge of the village near the former Norton Hall formerly a seat of the Knightley family of Fawsley and in the 19th century Beriah Botfield, the bibliophile. The nave heightened circa 1700. Restoration was carried out here by R. Armstrong 1894. A large reredos now forms part of a huge west screen at the base of the tower. The church is populated by a fine array of monuments of the owners of Norton Hall including a huge complex tomb to Lady Elizabeth Knightley (D.1602) matching that of her sisters in Westminster Abbey: In the chancel Nicholas Bretton and his wife. She with unusually low cut dress. The monument to Mrs Botfield by the young William Behnes, 1825, is very strange with her over life size marble son mourning his loss. He was responsible for commissioning Thomas Willement to create the splendid set of armorial stained glass in the late 1840’s that adorns most of the windows reflecting the different ownerships of the Manor of Norton.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Open to visitors daily 9am – 5pm
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 417 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1030 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.13" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1965
Dove Bell ID: 33350 Tower ID: 16864 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 916 Hz Weight: 814 lbs Diameter: 35.13" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1640
Dove Bell ID: 33351 Tower ID: 16864 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 866 Hz Weight: 991 lbs Diameter: 36.63" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1640
Dove Bell ID: 33352 Tower ID: 16864 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 772 Hz Weight: 1294 lbs Diameter: 40.25" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1640
Dove Bell ID: 33353 Tower ID: 16864 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 603 637
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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.
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