Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Brasyers of Norwich (generic)
Dove Bell ID: 3230 Tower ID: 11280 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hempstead: St Andrew
Overview
Grid reference: TG 403 284
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Rood Screen
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 311 m²
Exterior Description
C13 chancel, C14 nave, altered C15 when aisles removed, C15 west tower. Restored 1878. Flint with ashlar dressings, the nave rendered. Thatched roofs. 3 stage tower, undifferentiated on exterior. Diagonal stepped west buttresses rise to ringing chamber. C19 3-light transomed west window. Chamfered belfry windows, louvred. Crenellated parapet. 2-light cusped nave west windows, that to north blocked. 2 storey south porch. Wave moulded arched entrance below triple statuary niches. Central niche with ogee. head, all cupsed and moulded. Outer niches formerly windows, now blocked. Diagonal buttresses. Flushwork crenellated parapet. 3 3-light restored Perpendicular nave windows separated by stepped buttresss. Wave moulded north nave doorway. South chancel with 2 restored 2-light Y tracery windows, a lancet and arched Priests' door. One stepped side buttress north and south, angled buttresses to east. 3-light stepped lancet east window under enclosing hood mould. One lancet to north chancel wall and low side window of lancet form but with shouldered head.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Wave moulded tower arch on circular responds with high polygonal bases and polygonal capitals. Hollow chamfered chancel arch with similar responds and bases cut to accommodate screen. Boarded Cl9 nave roof on principal rafters and arched braces to wall posts. 1 tier moulded butt purlins. C15 octagonal font. Against stem are 4 lions sejant. Angel and animal heads under bowl. Bowl panels alternate between rosettes and shields. Blocked parvis stair door with 4-centred arch. Early C17 faceted pulpit on 4 legs and later cross stretchers. Strapwork panels below and arcading above. Stairs have turned newel and circular balusters. Early C17 reading desk of arcaded front panel between turned posts. 2 thin turned balusters to returns. C15 screen of 2 subdivided bays right and left of 4centred opening. Tracery heads ogeed below panel tracery. Dado further subdivided into 8 panels under Perpendicular tracery. To north fragements of 6 painted saints, to south 7 painted saints. C19 boarded chancel roof. C13 trefoiled piscina with hood mould. Plain bench sedilia.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Weight: 532 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Thomas Newman 1707
Dove Bell ID: 24332 Tower ID: 11280 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 24333 Tower ID: 11280 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 403 284
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.
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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