St Catherine

The chancel has much rebuilding in red brick and mixed rubble of early C16, and some plaster of this phase remains.

the east wall has a parapet gable of c.1300.

Lower section of tower is of C12 origin: 2 low windows, and the base of the tower-arch remain.

Remodelling of tower in early C14 includes tower arch, Y-traceried west windows, and small windows at upper level

C11 or C12 nave walling, with 2 original blocked windows with wide splays on the north,

another with an inserted C13 lancet on the south.

The inner arch and jambs of south doorway also C12

with C14 arch

C16 plank door.

Various early C14 additions, including north doorway, south chancel doorway, east window with dagger tracery, and piscina beside it.

Windows are otherwise of early C16.

Nave roof renewed in early C16: the C12 walls were spreading, and 2 tiebeams were inserted with oak needles, well below eaves level.

3-bay chancel roof also of early C16: arch braced collars supported by hammerbeams

C13 font with octagonal bowl splayed and arcaded, and circular stem

TM0452 : Ringshall, St. Catherine's Church: The font

© Michael Garlick

On the south wall is a wall painting.