Architectural Features
Hammerbeam nave roof for which bequest exists dated 1486.
Wall posts enriched by capitals and bases and rest on corbels in form of angels bearing shields and scrolls.
Hammerbeams terminate in carved angels bearing scrolls, shields and instruments of passion.
Lower stage of six hexagonal annulated posts carved with leaf and vegetative trails supporting elaborate cusped fan vault with central pendant.
Each canopy with miniature vaults and each rise through foliage carved barrels to cured crenellated tops.
This font canopy is one of four surviving in England.
St Botholph's church > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1075202 dates from the 15th century but was restored in Victorian times > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/315532. The benches and chancel stalls are 19th century but a few medieval misericords have been retained. The church is one of only four in England which house a magnificently carved early 16th century font canopy > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/315535. Other medieval survivals are the rood screen > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1075206 depicting 11 disciples and St Paul (their faces were scratched out during the reformation), and a rare consecration cross. For more information see: http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/trunch/trunch.htm
Chancel screen dated 1502.
Dado panels divided on west side into two ogeed lights and painted with figures of saints: Saints Thomas, Philip, James Minor, Matthew, James Major, Peter, Paul, Andrew, John, Jude, Simon, Bartholomew.
In chancel six C16 choir stalls with misericords.
Between pilasters a rounded recess carved with a cloak, shield and helmet above brass inscription panel.