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St Mary

St Mary

Elton

Herefordshire

C12 with C13 alterations

Architectural Features

In the north elevation is a pair of C19 lancets and, at the eastern end, a C12 round-headed light (not in situ).

The south elevation has a C13 lancet at its eastern end, a C19 lancet and, between the two windows a C12 doorway with plain jambs and a round-arched head.

The south doorway within is C12, has plain jambs and a round arch with chamfered imposts.

Rood screen incorporates some C15

C17 woodwork.

The font is probably C12 and has a plain cylindrical bowl and modern stem and base.

The five-sided pulpit is early Cl7 and panelled with upper strapwork ornament and enriched arches beneath.

There is re-used Cl7 panelling on the north and south walls On the north wall are the Royal Arms of Queen Elizabeth I carved in wood and with the inscription "God save the Queene".

Memorials: in the chancel are two stone shields with remains of a painted inscription to Katherine ? and also two C19 memorials. (RCHM, Herefs, Vol III, p 56-7