Church Of St Mary Magdalene

TQ 48 SW HIGH STREET SOUTH 4/23 (East side) EAST HAM E6

21.10.82 Church of St Mary Magdalene

• I

12th century church comprising simple west tower, nave and apsidel-ended chancel. No clerestory. Walls of coursed rubblestone with some flint and tiled roofs. Tower early 16th century. Apse and chancel roofs lower than that of nave. Two flat pilaster buttresses. Three round headed single-light windows to apse. Apse separated from chancel by 12th century round arch. Chancel north wall has 12th century round- arched window, and interlinked arching inside (mostly missing to south). To south side a C16 to C18th 3-light window. No arch between nave and chancel. Restored C12 doorway to south wall of nave, with two double light 'Y' traceried windows (1844- 5) two similar windows to north wall, round headed lancet. Low buttressed brick tower, to west end, 3 stages, undivided externally; battlemented west porch, C12 doorway within. Good fittings include C13 piscina, C13 wall painting to apse, C17 font, and good C17-C18 monuments.

Listing NGR: TQ4292982378