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St. Margaret

St. Margaret

Ormesby St Margaret

Norfolk

Bequests for building west tower 1492, 1501, bells 1538.

Architectural Features

Nave and chancel C14, the former remodelled C15.

Two storey C15 south porch, gabled with lead roof.

For a view of the church see > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1549704.

Re-used inner Norman doorway.

For a view of the church see > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1549704.

© Evelyn Simak

In east end of aisle a reset founders' tomb, mid C14.

Cusped ogee arch with foliage carvings in spandrels of cusps.

Re-cut C15 octagonal font.

Wall monument to John and Abigail Ramsey, 1798 and 1811.

Below is monument to Caroline Home 1794 and above is John Ramey (sic) 1794.

Monuments amalgamated to appear as one composition.

Home monument has border of acanthus rising from squared urns.

Ramey monument of black marble field and white oval inscription panel.

In spandrels of cusps are carved angel heads.

Central shield boss also with figure of angel.

Beneath sepulchre is brass to Sir Robert Clere 1529.