Nominal: 667 Hz Weight: 1418 lbs Diameter: 43.13" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by William Dobson 1828
Dove Bell ID: 301 Tower ID: 15851 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Attleborough: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626433
Overview
Grid reference: TM 48 953
Renowned for its amazing 52 feet rood oak screen, the only one in Norfolk to stretch across the nave and both aisles and wall paintings dated c.1500.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly Grade I listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church Wheelchair accessible Local shop(s) or amenities nearby Rood Screen Stained Glass Wall Painting
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 905 m²
Exterior Description
Largely rebuilt 1876. C11, c.1200 evidence in chancel, C13 south transept, C15 south porch. Rubble and knapped flint, stone dressings, C20 replacement concrete pantile roofs. West tower, 4 bay nave and aisles, south porch and south aisle transept chapel, 3 bay chancel. West tower 1876, rebuilt after collapse. South porch has knapped flint south face and set-off buttresses only. C.1876 entrance arch, C15 nodding ogee head niche above with rectangular drip mould head and armorial panel base. Blocked brick dressed north and south openings. 1876 rib vaulted roof, with central C15 boss of Holy Trinity. C.1300 moulded arch door with C.1300 label stop heads. 2 3-light south and north aisle windows. 4 north and south 3-light clerestorey windows, all 1876 rebuilding, Perpendicular details. Fine south aisle transept chapel has late C13 4-light window with trefoil heads to each light, with outer rounded trefoils and minor pointed trefoils in spandrels above, all under outer pointed segmental arch with drip mould heads. 2 south and single returned east and west set off buttresses. Floriated gable cross. West return has single octofoil round window, east has 2 3-light intersected tracery windows under drip mould heads with label stops. Chancel south side has 2 c.1200 lancets, inserted C15 3-light tracery window at west. South priests door c.1876. Simple clasping quoined east end buttresses, returned round angles. 5-light c.1876 Decorated east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
4 bay north and south arcades and roofs all 1876. South transept piscina. Chancel has Norman piscina on pillar with interlace top knob bowl. See H.J. Durkinfield Astley Two Norfolk Villages (Norwich 1900) pp.ll-23.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1122 Hz Weight: 422 lbs Diameter: 27.27" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Robard Gurney 1671
Dove Bell ID: 9229 Tower ID: 15851 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 998 Hz Weight: 507 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1926
Dove Bell ID: 9230 Tower ID: 15851 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 890 Hz Weight: 636 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by William & Alice Brend 1617
Dove Bell ID: 9231 Tower ID: 15851 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 840 Hz Weight: 1000 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1972
Dove Bell ID: 9232 Tower ID: 15851 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 749 Hz Weight: 926 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1923
Dove Bell ID: 9233 Tower ID: 15851 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 48 953
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether 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.
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