St Mary

inscription above chancel arch 1464 for the completion of the nave roof.

The early C12 tower rebuilt above first two stages with C15 third stage and octagon

western end of C14 south aisle survives in part with C15 vestry or treasury.

plain tiles to porches.

The church is noteworthy for its very fine proportions and richly carved ornament to chancel and to the roofs of the nave, chancel and aisles (For complete architectural description and fittings see RCHM North-East Cambs. with measured drawings and plates).

Wall painting of St Christopher, fresco originally covered in 1649.

TL5866 : Burwell, St. Mary's Church: c15th wall painting of St. Christopher and the Christ Child 1

© Michael Garlick

Three brass floor monuments and indents include a palimpsest brass possibly of John Laurence de Wardboys, Abbot of Ramsey 1508 to 1539. d. 1542.

Wall monument of painted clunch with two kneeling figures to Thomas Gerard and his wife 1608.

TL5866 : Burwell, St. Mary's Church: The Thomas Gerard and his wife memorial (detail)

© Michael Garlick

Canopied tomb chest to Lee Cotton 1613 with figure in armour.

Stalls in chancel with some re-used C15 tracery, and pews 1860

chancel screen C15 restored by Mr Allix of Swaffham Prior 1877

pulpit 1885

brass lecturn with eagle book rest 1901

memorial windows in north and south aisles by Hugh Eaton 1905 and 1934.

Coffin stand possibly late C17.

Scratch-sundial medieval, re-used.