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The Hammerbeam Roof – St Mary’s Whaplode

The original 15th century hammerbeam oak roof was once a magnificent architectural feature of the church, with splendid intricate carvings, and possibly some applications of gold leaf or similar decor…

The Font – St Mary’s Church Whaplode

This is described as a creditable imitation of the original Norman font. Notably, it has a central cylinder of black stone surrounded by hexagonal panelled and fluted stonework, together with barley-t…

This George III Coat of Arms – Sy Mary Whaplode

This George III Coat of Arms was painted in 1773 by Bullard, and has the names of the Churchwardens of the day thereon. It was likely commissioned by the Governors of Uppingham School, who became the …

” Christ in Glory” – Oil Painting on Canvas & Tinplate – St. Mary Whaplode

This unique painting by Miss Mary Henrietta Dering Curtois (1854-1928) hangs on the wall of the North Transept of the Church and was presented by the Artist to St. Mary's in 1907. It is unusual in two…

The Chapel , Gedney Drove End

This would date from around the 1930s. The women and children on the left seem fascinated at having their photo taken.…

57. The IRBY FAMILY TOMB

This magnificent canopied ten poster tomb of Sir Anthony Irby (1577 -1610, built circa 1625, would not look out of place in a Cathedral. Herewithin, are the remains of Sir Anthony and Lady Elizabeth I…

34. The Reredos – St Mary’s Whaplode

The Reredros (Altar Screen) was erected in the early 18th century, and is believed to be from the 'Flemish region' of the Low Countries. It has typical centre piece directly in line with the High Alta…

19. View of Clerestory Windows on either side of the Nave St Mary Whaplode

The North Aisle shows the original Norman clerestory and plain aisle windows. The South Aisle displays the reconstructed clerestory windows, beneath which sit the three comparatively ornate aisle wind…

15 . The Stone Coffins – No. 1 at St Mary’s Whaplode

The fine detail that can be seen on this coffin cover is that of the beautifully carved 'English Cross'- also known as 'the Tree of life'. Found originally within the church it was identified, in 2006…

6. The South Door Entrance at St Mary’s Whaplode

An outer ‘bird cage’ door gains access to the main inner South Door. Much of the surrounding framework of the doors was added to the church in Tudor times when the church was widened to incorporate bo…

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