Wilby St Mary's church
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Wilby St Mary's church
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 11 Feb 2008
A beautiful church, but large for the present size of the parish. The church was built in the 15th century using dressed stone from the earlier Norman church which once stood on this spot. There are a dozen niches around the entrance of the stone and flint panelled porch; all are empty. The nave roof is of vaulted arch-braced design. The octagonal font is 15th century and has an unusual decoration; around the shaft are the apostles and their emblems. The benches are the items of real interest, having some unusual carvings, the Seven Sacraments are represented but most of the delicate figures have lost their heads. Animals and grotesques also prevail. There are some faded wall paintings in the nave. The iron-bound chest is enormous. The pulpit is nicely decorated and from the Stuart period.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.300984
Longitude
1.286113