Church of St Edmund, Abbess Beauchamp (EHER 4399)

The nave was rebuilt in the 14th century, but the plan and position of doorways indicate an earlier church. The chancel and south porch were rebuilt in the 15th century when the west tower and north vestry were added. The west tower was altered again in 1867.

Monument description derived from merging EHER 4399, 4400, and 32882. Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: 14th century and later. The font is late 12th century. <1> The walls are of flint-rubble, partly coursed with dressings of clunch. The nave was probably rebuilt in the 14th century, but the plan and position of the doorways indicate a much earlier origin. The 15th century screen is noteworthy and there are two 15th century bells. The projecting cupboard on the north of the chancel is an unusual feature. <2> Windows are 14th century and 15th century There are 14th century doorways. The screen is late 15th century and there are fragments of 15th century glass. <3> The church was restored in the 19th century when the west tower and north vestry were added and the south porch rebuilt. One bell is dated 1665. There is a brass of 1622, 17th century monuments and an early 18th century sounding board. <4> St Edmund's Church [NAT]. <5> See: <6> <7>