Stiffleaf's photos with the keyword: bardfield saling

detail of the fenestration of the c14 round tower and its stair turret

the c18 chamber organ was only given to the church in 1933. the old oil lamps have now been electrified.

the mid c14 arcade has crisp capitals and nice chunky dec. piers

the bell marked 1768 hangs in an oak frame which looks as old as the tower, c.1380

font of c.1400, late c18 west gallery

view from an east window up in the tower, looking down on the gallery and c14 church . one of the great things about this place is the access all areas policy, allowing a full appreciation of every detail, a liberation in this day and age.

remains of a very large ornate late c14 niche, unmentioned by pevsner. locally, it is claimed that this must have been a shrine standing in an apse to the east of the church, accessible via two archways in the east wall of the chancel, but this sounds unlikely. the chancel was the priest's domain, screened off from the nave, and would not be open to the public. such a design would be unique, indeed, english c14 parish churches with apses can be counted on one hand. if the two arches seen in the old east wall in old photos are mediaeval and in situ, it is more likely that they screened a square ended vestry, as can be seen at many churches of this period. these stones obviously were part of a large canopy, but it is more likely that this was over a niche for a statue of the patron saint. a bit of excavation at the east end, where tiles have come to light, would help find the original east wall. .

view west inside this excellent c14 church

view from up in the c18 west gallery, with its c19 pewing

the bell marked 1768 hangs in an oak frame which looks as old as the tower, c.1380

trompe l'oeil panel on the pulpit of c.1625

view west through the c14 squint towards the c14 arcade and screen

detail of the early c14 reticulated screen, which may have come from elsewhere

detail of the early c14 reticulated screen, which may have come from elsewhere

looking down on the c18 bell and c14 frame up at the top of the tower.

the round tower is a late mediaeval example of c.1350, most being a couple of centuries older, at least in foundation.

early c17 pulpit on a platform covered with c17 panelling

the bell marked 1768 hangs in an oak frame which looks as old as the tower, c.1380