Weight: 896 lbs Diameter: 37" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1593
Dove Bell ID: 4729 Tower ID: 10954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Mulbarton: St Mary Magdalene
Overview
Grid reference: TG 194 11
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby 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: 239 m²
Exterior Description
Medieval and later. Flint with stone and some brick dressings. Lead and slate roofs. West tower, nave with north aisle and south porch and chancel with vestry to north. C14 west tower with chequered flushwork on diagonal buttresses, curvilinear 2-light traceried bell-openings and crenellated parapet. 2 2-light cusped Y-traceried nave windows. North aisle of 1875 with one re-used cusped Y-traceried window. Chancel with 2 flat headed 2-light windows in Perpendicular style with westernmost retaining some original tracery. C19 east window. C19 vestry.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Plain chamfered tower and chancel arches. C19 north arcade in C14 style. Chancel piscina. Octagonal font with quatrefoil panels, arcaded base and ribbed wooden cover. Wall monument to Sir Edwin Rich (died 1675) with flanking foliage scrolls and model of hour-glass above.
As listed on Historic England website
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
20th Century made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby in 1950
Historical Notes
1950 - 1950
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Weight: 380 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1947
Dove Bell ID: 32108 Tower ID: 10954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 476 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Thomas Mears & Son 1808
Dove Bell ID: 32109 Tower ID: 10954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 504 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by James Shaw, Son & Co 1904
Dove Bell ID: 32110 Tower ID: 10954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 644 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1616
Dove Bell ID: 32111 Tower ID: 10954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Thomas Newman 1714
Dove Bell ID: 32112 Tower ID: 10954 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 194 11
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 | Yes |
| 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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