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St Mary

St Mary

Ellenhall

Staffordshire

C12 origins (part of N wall of chancel

Architectural Features

window) chancel largely rebuilt in 1683

There is a carved inscription with the date of 1683 recording the names of Anna and Jonathan Cope, then initials, then the word 'Freemason'.

On the N side the design of the plinth suggests that the E wall was rebuilt with the S and part of the N wall in 1683.

The N wall of the nave has a small round-headed deeply-splayed C12 window that now opens into the vestry.

Polygonal timber pulpit with carved figures in niches.

Probably C12 tub font with tiers of rustic carving.

Some medieval floor tiles in the nave.

Historical Note: During the 1880s restoration the base of a probably Norman pier was reported below the existing level of the woodblock floor.

In spite of extensive alterations in the restoration of the 1880s, it is outstanding for the combination of the historic interest of its C12 fabric and likely archaeological remains of more C12 work below the existing floor

the C17 rebuilding of most of the chancel, and the inscription recording it, as well as the Georgian brick tower.

The Norman font and medieval floor tiles are fittings of interest.