Essex Walks' photos with the keyword: C16

The chancel of Lawford Church was built in the fourteenth century. It contains 8 stone-framed windows which provided a degree of internal light which was quite unusual at the time.The north east window is interesting in that it depicts people and humour, with portrayals of revellers dancing, wrestling, playing instruments and holding each other by the leg.

Octagonal, early sixteenth century. Carved on the sides are the symbols of the four evangelists, alternating with rosettes. The carving is quite primitive. The main picture shows the lion: the other symbols are shown as notes. Matthew: an angel Mark: a winged lion Luke: a winged ox John: an eagle

The double hammerbeam roof which spans the nave dates from c.1500. It was once brightly painted, and still bears traces of this paintwork at the eastern end. Pevsner calls this "one of the most magnificent roofs of Essex".

A stunning double hammerbeam roof spans the nave. It dates from c.1500 and was once brightly painted. Traces of this paintwork can still be seen at the eastern end. The stone corbels are carved with angels, and the braces terminate with carved defaced images of saints. The elegant, 7-bay clerestory was built at the same time as the roof. Pevsner calls this "one of the most magnificent roofs of Essex". This image is looking west, towards the tower.