Nominal: 1029 Hz Diameter: 30" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John II Brend 1635
Dove Bell ID: 51371 Tower ID: 18575 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Bradfield: St Giles
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626149
This church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: TG 267 333
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Wall Painting
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 305 m²
Exterior Description
C14 with west tower of late C15. Flint with ashlar quoins and slate roofs. Nave and chancel. Nave aisles removed and church partly rebuilt 1786. 4 stage tower with string courses between floors. Diagonal stepped buttresses. 3-light west window. Square ringing chamber windows pierced with tracery of 4 mouchettes in diagonal petal disposition. 2-light square-headed belfry windows. Stair turret to south-east. Nave with stepped side buttresses, those between windows rebuilt in new position 1786. Gabled south porch of rendered brick with ashlar quoins, all rebuilt. Over arched entrance a date plaque commemorating reconstruction of church. 3 2-light Y tracery windows to nave, each in centre of blocked arcade openings. Chancel supported by one stepped side buttress to south and eastern polygonal turrets topped by crocketed finials. 2 3-light cusped intersecting south windows with hoods on head stops. Arched priests' door deflects path of string course running beneath window sills. 5-light cusped intersecting chancel east window. North chancel with one blocked window to west of lean-to C18 pantiled vestry of rendered brick construction. Arched doorway to east, 2-light Y traceried window to north.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Octagonal piers of 4-bay arcade survive embedded in nave walls with polygonal moulded capitals and hollow chamfered arches. Tall wave moulded tower arch with semi-circular responds. Similar chancel arch with octagonal responds and polygonal capitals. Fine C14 scissor braced roof with collars and ashlaring. Octagonal C15 font with engaged columns to stem framing ogee arches. Bowl alternately decorated with panels of twin ogee arches and 4-lobed petal tracery. C14 wall painting over chancel arch depicts Christ exhibiting his wounds. Arched priests' door in north chancel wall leads into vestry. To left blocked window, to right basket- arched recess. Cinquefoiled arched piscina in south wall. C18 chancel roof of thin scantling : collars on arched braces, principals and 2 tiers taper- tenoned butt purlins.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 267 333
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.
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Wild black poplar | 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.
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