Ss Peter And Paul

Early C15 south porch in knapped flint on a chequerwork base.

The open timber roof, restored as a memorial in 1852, has miniature hammer-beams with shields.

Range of 5 tall 2-light C14 windows with reticulated tracery.

A carved pendant hangs from the apex of each truss.

Angel figures remain on only four hammer beams, one carrying an open book with the date 1421.

On north and south walls, traces of wall-paintings uncovered during restoration in 1850's Mid C19 poppy-head benches: low Jacobean panelling along walls.

Plain octagonal C19 font: older font lying on floor nearby.

TL9473 : St Peter & St Paul, Bardwell - Font

© John Salmon

War memorial in blocked north doorway: arms of George II above.

On north wall, memorial to Bardwell men killed in Crimean War.

Standing in north- east corner, 4 finely traceried panels from C15 rood screen.

The two windows at the north-east end have medieval stained glass, including a portrait figure of Sir William de Berdewell.

TL9473 : St Peter & St Paul, Bardwell - Stained glass window

© John Salmon

Mid C19 timber pulpit.

3-light memorial east window, 1863: stained glass by O'Connor.

Arch-braced roof: high collars, capitals with winged angels carrying a scroll, crown, musical instrument, etc. Whitewashed stone reredos in Victorian Early English style.

Various memorials: on north wall to members of the Crofts and Reade families: on south wall, to Thomas Read, 1658, and a large monument to John Read and his wife, with their kneeling figures flanked by those of their 7 children, 1651/2.