Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Alfred Bowell 1936
Dove Bell ID: 53537 Tower ID: 19861 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Eaton: Christ Church
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626137
Overview
Grid reference: TG 216 73
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: 578 m²
Exterior Description
1872 by J.H. Brown and J.B. Pearce; Builder: J.W. Lacey, completed 1879. South aisle added 1912 by J.E. Burton; porch added 1913 by E. Buckingham, knapped flint with bath stone dressings and red brick bands; slate roof. Aisled cruciform plan with pentangular chancel apse. 2-light windows in north aisle and 4-light west window have geometrical tracery. Perpendicular Slight east window and similar windows in south aisle. Round clerestory windows. Belfry above south transept.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Interior nave of 4 bays and crossing has arcade of 2-centred arches on round (north and octagonal (south) piers with highly stylised Romanesque details and finely carved capital on the north side. Arch-and scissor-braced roof on foliated corbels. Some fragments of C15 glass in the porch window. Source: P. Hepworth, Eaton Parish and its Churches, Norwich 1968
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 216 73
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
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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