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St Mary

St Mary

Shelton and Hardwick

Norfolk

Circa 1487, built by Sir Ralph Shelton.

Architectural Features

Only the late C14 west tower and Decorated west window of south aisle retain from the earlier church.

The late C15 church is red brick with blue brick diapering end stone dressings, ashlar clerestory, and slate roofs.

C15 and Cl6 glass in tile aisle and east-windows.

C16 bench ends with poppy-heads in choir, chancel chair is made up of bench ends.

Early C17 communion rail.

Carved Royal arms of William III.

TM2291 : Shelton, St. Mary's Church: The font (detail) 1

Octagonal font with 4 lions against the stem and lions and angels bolting shields in alternate side panels of bowl.

TM2291 : Shelton, St. Mary's Church: The font (detail) 1

© Michael Garlick

Monuments: late Cl6 tombo-chests to Shelton family with shields.

Monument to Sir Robert Houghton 1623 with kneeling figures.