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Shelley

Suffolk

Early C14 of possibly earlier origin, chancel, nave, north tower and south aisle.

Architectural Features

C16 north chapel - called Tylney Chapel.

Probably C15/C16 south porch which may have been rebuilt of medieval material.

Flint rubble now plastered over to most of the building, north tower flint and ashlar with brick crenellations, C16 red brick Tylney Chapel.

South doorway, C14 sunk chamfered and moulded 2-centred arch, label with stops, nailed plank and muntin double doors.

Wall monument 1866 Norman Family. choir stalls with carved poppy heads, panelled fronts and with winged griffons holding shields.

Wooden linefold panelled octagonal pulpit, octagonal stem with moulded capital.

Fine recumbent praying figure in dress with neck ruff, head on pillow, stumps of columns at angles.

This Tylney who died without issue and the above named Philip Tylney who by Ann daughter of Framlingham of Debenham had issue Charles who died with issue, his father living 1598." 2 hatchments to north wall.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1351959?section=official-list-entry

C20 octagonal font and stem.

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1351959?section=official-list-entry

© Sandy Gerrard

Hatchment to south wall.

Tylney Chapel:- Believed to have been built circa 1530 by Sir Phillip Tylney who re-built Shelley Hall q.v.

The central slab of 3, blank, to left Dame Mary Lumby relict of Sir Martin Lumby Kt, sometime Lord Mayor of London, D 13 June 1650, to right Thomas Kerridge, Lord of the Manor D 20 June 1657, both with Coats of Arms.

The 2 lower slabs, left Samuel Kerridge, Lord of the Manor and Susan his wife, D 13 November 1678, right John Kerridge, D 3 September 1661 aged 18, both with Coats of Arms.

A fine large square stone panel to the north wall carved with the Tylney arms circa 1540-50.

Exodus, Creed and Lords Prayer boards to west wall, said to contain 5 bells cast at Bury St Edmunds 1650-1747.