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St Mary Magdalene

Charlton

Surrey

C12 origins, with chancel and south aisle C13, north aisle C14, clerestory C16 and tower raised in C18

Architectural Features

C16 roof with moulded spine-beam and cross beams on braces

Early C14 octagonal centre column to north nave arcade with moulded strings on inner order only

Pointed C14 doorway in north wall now blocked by window

C15 choir stalls with cusped ogee arches and panelling in the spandrels said to have come from Winchester

Complete set of late medieval pews, restored, and very restored rood screen of circa 1500

Fine Flemish altar rails with C- scroll carving on the newels and very deep rich carving depicting the 10 command- ments and eagles in chancel

Early C18 wooden pulpit with arcaded tracery and small narrow high window into the south-east angle between nave and chancel to provide light

Octagonal stone font with elaborate quatrefoil pierced and crocketed font cover of ogee domed section above,on square pier

Hatchment on North tower wall

Photo coming soon