Kentford St Mary?s church
Introduction
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Kentford St Mary?s church
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 17 Aug 2007
This church was built around the time Henry VIII was on the throne and the dissolution of the monasteries was taking place. It has changed very little since, apart from some minor restoration in 1871. The tower is little more than a stump, having fallen centuries ago. When the tower was rebuilt, a small rose window was inserted into the west face, not something one would expect to find in a tower. Inside the porch, with its attractive crow-stepped gable, you will find a locked door. Inside the nave, traces of paintings can be seen on the north wall. The careful observer should be able to make out the three figures wearing crowns. They are the ‘three quick and the three dead’. Quite a rarity. The seating is in the form of 18th century box pews which segregate the congregation, but are said to be the best examples in Suffolk.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.272685
Longitude
0.499853