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St Andrew

St Andrew

Trowse

Norfolk

C13 chancel with much work done, including new east window, 1282-83 under Master Nicholas.

Architectural Features

C14 west tower, C15 nave, north aisle added 1901 during restorations of 1899-1905.

3-light east window of 1282-83 (restored accurately).

Below it an inscription recording construction of chancel by William de Kirbly, Prior of Norwich Cathedral between 1272-88.

Octagonal C15 font.

Against stem are crouching lions, eagles and sitting figures.

Winged angels under bowl.

Bowl panels have 4 lions and angels bearing shields (on the shields emblems of the Trinity and Instruments of Passion).

In the nave a brass to Elizabeth Dalyson 1585 : full height with inscription panel.

Trefoiled piscina of 1282-83 : pierced spandrels and with roll mouldings.

Around pulpit are 3 Baroque timber life-sized figures of David playing a harp and 2 angels blowing trumpets.