Nominal: 1232 Hz Weight: 397 lbs Diameter: 26" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1959
Dove Bell ID: 61314 Tower ID: 24229 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Trowse: St Andrew
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626374
Overview
Grid reference: TG 245 68
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Explore inside the church Church open regularly Grade I listed building Toilets nearby or inside the church On a footpath, trail or cycle route Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Staithe nearby Stained Glass
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 366 m²
Exterior Description
C13 chancel with much work done, including new east window, 1282-83 under Master Nicholas. C14 west tower, C15 nave, north aisle added 1901 during restorations of 1899-1905. Flint with ashlar dressings. Nave roof of lead, chancel thatched. 3 stage unbuttressed tower. 3-light Perpendicular west window. String courses below ringing chamber and belfry, the former lit through cinquefoiled lancets under square hoods on labels, the latter with 2-light renewed louvred flowing windows. Crenellated parapet. 2 storey south porch supported by diagonal stepped buttresses. Wave moulded entrance arch. 2-light cusped side windows under square hoods on labels. Cusped single lights under square hoods on labels to west, south and east sides of parvise storey. Stair turret in north-west angle. Crenellated parapet hides roof. One bay quadripartite rib vault to porch with transverse and ridge ribs. Double nave moulded inner south doorway. Holy water stoup to right. 2 3-light renewed Perpendicular south nave windows and 2 side buttresses (one blank bay). North aisle with 3 identical windows and a north door. C19 crenellated narthex constructed against south chancel wall and a gabled vestry against north wall (now houses organ). 3-light east window of 1282-83 (restored accurately). Shafts and rolls to jambs and mullions. Side lights trefoiled and centre, taller, light cinquefoiled. Over side lights are 2 quatrefoils tipping inwards and they carry a diagonal quatrefoil in tracery head. This window design is extremely advanced for its date. Above dado to right of window a statuary niche. Below it an inscription recording construction of chancel by William de Kirbly, Prior of Norwich Cathedral between 1272-88.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
Tall tower arch, double chamfered. Octagonal 4 bay north arcade of 1901 carrying double chamfered arches. Nave roof of moulded principals on arched braces dropping to wall posts on corbels. Moulded purlins and ridge piece. Octagonal C15 font. Against stem are crouching lions, eagles and sitting figures. Winged angels under bowl. Bowl panels have 4 lions and angels bearing shields (on the shields emblems of the Trinity and Instruments of Passion). In the nave a brass to Elizabeth Dalyson 1585 : full height with inscription panel. Boarded C19 chancel roof. C19 arch into narthex. Trefoiled piscina of 1282-83 : pierced spandrels and with roll mouldings. Mullions of east window enriched by filleted rolls. Jambs have rolls only. Around pulpit are 3 Baroque timber life-sized figures of David playing a harp and 2 angels blowing trumpets. Probably German.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TG 245 68
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 19/12/1996
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
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| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Common horse 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.
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