It was about time I visited another Suffolk church and I'd read that this one is always open during the day in summer.
This is a tiny church in a small parish south west of Stowmarket, there is no proper village, just farms and houses dotted in the middle of undulating arable land..
To get to the church you have to park at the gateway of the neighbouring farm house and follow the track to find the church hidden among the trees.
A Simple two-celled building with a bell-cote with origins in the C14 but it's been restored as so many were by the Victorians
The church had no electricity until about 30 years ago and the tiled floor was restored very recently when the original tiles were found to be early C20.
Very Simple font and cover
This large panel below showing The Lord's prayer came here from the redundant church at nearby Wattisham.
About 20 years ago part of an original 14th Century wall painting was uncovered, it's impossible to see but it's a figure in red and yellow ochre with one arm raised
Thankfully there's a description
Up above where nave and sanctuary join is the coat of arms of George III. Royal arms were set in this position by decree of Elizabeth 1st but usually they were moved to the back of the church during Victorian restoration
The church is only used for a service once a month in winter and twice a month in summer but there are colourful kneelers for the worshippers.
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