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St Mary

St Mary

West Suffolk

Suffolk

Medieval, restored 1876.

Architectural Features

Most medieval features are of mid C14

coursed flint rubblework in north nave wall may be C12.

North vestry doorway probably late C13.

2-light C14 windows in nave and aisles are curvilinear traceried

C14 tower has crenellated parapets and 2-light belfry openings.

The C14 bell- frame has at one corner a section of C15 carved and vaulted rood-loft, no doubt taken down and used for repairs at the Reformation.

C14 porch with 2- light side windows and moulded doorway with engaged shafts

C14 4-bay nave arcade with octagonal piers.

Vestry rebuilt C19 but with a C13 or C14 squint looking towards the altar.

In the north nave wall is a C14 tomb-canopy with moulded arched head.

In the aisle is a C14 image niche

piscina, and the C15 rood-loft stairs.

Fine but restored C15 nave roof in 7 bays of hammerbeam trusses

well-carved angels attached to arch-braced collars, to hammerbeam ends and to wall-posts

In the chancel and aisle are 2-light late C15 windows, restored C19.

Most doorways have C15 or C16 moulded plank doors.

Octagonal C17 pulpit.

Limestone font with chamfered square bowl

In the nave are 5 marble floor slabs, 4 having achievements, dating from 1680 to 1749.