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St Andrew

St Andrew

Bleach Green

Suffolk

Rebuilt in the period mid C14-early C15 following the founding of Wingfield College by the will of Sir John de Wingfield in 1362.

Architectural Features

C14 3-stage square tower with 2-light belfry openings and crenellated brick parapet.

Late C14 porch

moulded nave doorway, the carved stops possibly representing Sir John and Lady Wingfield.

3-bay Lady Chapel to south of chancel added c.1430: C19 windows in Perpendicular style but to the east a good late C14 3-light window.

The north chancel aisle comprises the Chapel of the Holy Trinity (now the vestry) and the Chapel of St. Margaret (now the organ chamber): various windows with a good late C14 3-light east window.

The chancel has seven closely-spaced 3-light clerestory windows and a good early C15 5-light east window.

INTERIOR: medieval nave roof with carved angels at the foot of the principals.

To the north a fine canopied doorway leads into the Chapel of the Holy Trinity (the former Wingfield chantry chapel) which has an upper chamber with medieval screen and original paintwork to ceilings.

TM2276 : Wingfield, St. Andrew's Church: Lions at the base of the octagonal font (ca. 1405)

Furnishings include early C15 carved font

TM2276 : Wingfield, St. Andrew's Church: Lions at the base of the octagonal font (ca. 1405)

© Michael Garlick

good C15 stalls with misericords

dado of medieval rood screen with traceried panels

two C15 parclose screens complete with coving.

Three notable monuments.