Nominal: 1003.5 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Henry Pleasant 1701
Dove Bell ID: 6734 Tower ID: 17465 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Thetford: St Cuthbert
Diocese of Norwich
Church, 626458
Overview
Grid reference: TL 871 830
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open regularly: Tuesdays & Saturdays 9 am - 12.30pm. Grade II* listed building Visitor parking nearby Toilets nearby or inside the church Local shop(s) or amenities nearby
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 492 m²
Exterior Description
Early C13, C15 and later. West tower rebuilt following collapse in 1851. North aisle 1902. Whole pebbles, flint and ashlar dressings. Slate roofs. West tower, nave, aisles, chancel. 3-stage tower with set-back stepped buttresses. Cusped lancet to ground stage, 4-petal ringing chamber window with square spandrels and 2-light belfry windows. Plain parapet. String courses between storeys. Three 2-light south aisle windows, gabled south porch. 4 north and south clerestory windows. Arched doorway in west end of north aisle. Aisle with two 3-light panel-tracery windows and two 2-light versions. Chancel lit through one C19 lancet and one 2-light renewed plate-tracery window. 3-light C19 chancel east window.
As listed on Historic England website
Interior
Interior Description
4 north arcade bays and 5 south arcade bays, all on octagonal piers and with double-chamfered arches. West bay of nave and all of north side 1902. Double wave-moulded chancel arch. Roofs are plain purlin and rafter type with arched braces to wall posts. Chancel roof similar and of 1882. Double late C13 piscina with trefoil cusping and hood mould. Square C11 font bowl with incised arcading to rim standing on later octagonal shaft.
As listed on Historic England website
Bells
Nominal: 1200 Hz Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 25.2" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Thomas Draper
Dove Bell ID: 49976 Tower ID: 17465 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1097.5 Hz Weight: 420 lbs Diameter: 27.36" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Thomas Gardiner 1724
Dove Bell ID: 49977 Tower ID: 17465 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 871 830
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 08/02/1855
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.
Further information
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