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St Michael

St Michael

Oulton

Suffolk

Medieval, restored 1862.

Architectural Features

Square tower: the lower portion is C12, with evidence for blocked window openings on the north side

C12 nave with original north and south doorways, the arch to the south doorway with chevron ornament.

C15 porch, considerably restored, with a brick entrance arch and statue niche above

Good C14 3-bay chancel: 2 of the windows on each side and the 4-light east window have reticulated tracery.

The lower part of the end wall has coursed rubblework and is probably C13.

C12 tower arches on plain imposts

Wel-preserved C15 octagonal font: the bowl panels have flowers alternating with lions and with angels bearing shields

there are angels to the underside of the bowl and 4 lions against the stem.

On the south nave wall is a monument to Thomas Hunt 2 fine effigy brasses stolen in 1857 have been replaced by mid C20 replicas.