Weight: 252 lbs Diameter: 22" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by William Brend 1625
Dove Bell ID: 58267 Tower ID: 22490 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Norwich: St Helen
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626099
Overview
Grid reference: TG 237 90
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 413 m²
Exterior Description
C13, C14, C15 with major C16 and later alterations. Flint and brick rubble; stone dressings; slate roof replacing lead roofs stripped in 1809-10; 3 red brick chimneys. Aisled infirmary hall, nave, chancel, south transept, south porch and south-west tower with additions, including first floor in chancel and infirmary hall and stair towers on the south side. South porch of 3 bays with no vault is all that remains of the C13 building. Upper floor repaired 1754. Chancel rebuilt by Bishop Despenser C1380, has four 3-light and one 2-light early perpendicular windows on north side, those on the south side replaced by smaller C18 windows with wooden intersecting tracery. East window of 7 lights is partly blocked by C16 inserted chimney stack and is flanked by diagonal buttresses. Interior has inserted C16 floor on massive re-used moulded beams. Pump ward on ground floor has north range of cubicles, those on the south side removed. Stair cut through south wall and partly contained within an extension adjacent to the south transept has moulded handrail and acorn finials to newel posts. Eagle Ward on first-floor has original ribbed chancel waggon roof with bosses and 252 painted spread eagles. Full set of panelled cubicles with fluted pilasters. Fireplaces at east and west ends. Church comprises nave and aisles of 3 bays and a south transept, all rebuilt C1480 by Bishop Goldwell. North aisle has 3 flat-headed 3-light windows, another with 2-centred head, and a 3-light east window. Three 3-light clerestory windows. A 4-light window in the south transept is flanked by diagonal buttresses.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior has quatrefoil piers; blocked chancel arch; small C15 window in west wall of south aisle; arch-braced roofs on corbels and lierne vault in south transept. Poppyhead bench ends; box pews and raised pulpit at east end and Ivory family pew in south transept, dated 1780 and inscribed with names of William Ivory, son of famous architect, and his wife. Infirmary Hall. late C14. Four bays; south aisle demolished. 3-light window with 2-centred head at west end of north aisle. C16 stair tower on south side has C18 three-light window with intersecting tracery. Similar smaller clerestory windows. Blocked west window of infirmary hall has C16 brickwork (with some repairs) and 4-tier moulded wooden mullioned and transomed windows with leaded lights. Interior has inserted floor with C19 cubicles in Parker Ward on ground floor and in Fawcett Ward on the first floor, reached by stairs with moulded handrail and acorn finials to newel posts. Arch-braced roof; large fire-place at east end concealed by tongue and groove boarding. South-West Tower. Legacy for construction in 1375. Four stages with diagonal buttresses. 2-centred window; string course; 2-light traceried belfry windows and brick parapet. Weather vane. Fart of the Great Hospital founded in 1249 by Bishop Walter de Suffield. After C16 alterations men were accommodated in the west wards; women in the former chancel.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 10 lbs Diameter: 8" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Peter van den I Ghein 1547
Dove Bell ID: 58268 Tower ID: 22490 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 237 90
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.
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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