St Peter & St Paul
Bardwell, Suffolk
A large grade I listed parish church dating from the 1300s with a rich heritage; a fine hammer beam nave roof, colourful kneelers, medieval stained glass, and much more.
The chancel is the oldest part, with its Early English lancet windows from the 13th century.
The nave and tower came a century later, and there is a typical 15th century Suffolk porch, with panels of stone and flint. The three decker pulpit is Jacobean, and a notable addition of recent times is the contemporary stained glass in the east window, depicting the story of Christ's appearance on the road to Emmaus.
The rather dim light inside the church at first makes it difficult to see the remarkable medieval wall paintings, but look closely to see St George and St Christopher on the north wall, and a Doom above the chancel arch.