Exning St Martin?s church

Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 17 Aug 2007

Exning church stands slightly aloof from the street and is partially screened by trees. A curious little clock-bell turret sits atop the 14th century tower, and a broken stone coffin lies at its base. The church had been over-restored. Thankfully, the Victorians merely covered the earlier work and it remained hidden, revealed by more enlightened modern restoration. The age of the church can be further established by the early 14th century simple arched piscina with a double drain. The pulpit is 18th century and still has its original back and sounding board. In what is now St Wendreda’s chapel, an aumbry, ornamental piscina and double heart-shrine were uncovered during restoration in 1972. There is much of interest here, some of it unique and I strongly recommend a visit to what is Suffolk’s most westerly church.

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