Weight: 758 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1620
Dove Bell ID: 58373 Tower ID: 22546 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Old Catton: St Margaret
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626113
Overview
Grid reference: TG 230 123
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* 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: 319 m²
Exterior Description
C12 and later of flint with stone or brick quoins, and lead and slate roofs. Tower, north transeptal aisles, south porch, south aisle, north chapel east, and chancel. 2 stage round tower of brick and knapped flint with single light west window, sound hole and 2 light belfry openings with straight heads with hood moulds, and tracery in brick. Octagonal top with brick dressings, string course and battlemented top. Double gabled transeptal north aisles, c1852 with 2 and 3 light Perpendicular style windows. Perpendicular west porch with stepped gable and 2 windows to parvis with central cusped niche with hood mould. South aisle, c1850, of 2½ bays with 3 light Perpendicular style windows, and with circular window in east wall. 4 bay nave with 2 light clerestorey windows with 4 centred arches with hood moulds. Rebuilt chancel c1850 pebble dashed, 2 bays with 3 light Perpendicular style windows flanking Norman style door. 3 light Perpendicular style window to east with large trefoil window above. North chapel with gabled north window flanked by swept buttresses with turret finials. 2 light Decorated style east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior mainly C19. West gallery c1773. North transeptal arcade in Decorated style. Mid C15 4 bay north arcade with piers with engaged shafts to north and south. Late C15 arch braced roof. C15 chancel arch with ½ shafts with moulded bases and battlemented caps. Vaulted Perpendicular niche to south of chancel arch. Mid C14 arch to north chapel. Arch braced chancel roof with battlemented moulded wall plate. Rood screen dado. Fine pulpit, dated 1537 with linen- fold panels separated by turned balusters. C18 and C19 monuments, including one to Jeremiah Ives, died 1820 by Sir Richard Westmacott. Standing monument with sarcophagus in front of obelisk flanked by weeping putti. Walter P High. A Description of the Parish of Old [Catton 1877.]
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 230 123
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 16/05/1986
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.
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet chestnut | Veterantree | 1 |
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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