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The setting for St Catherine's is lovely, with the church sunk in a little dip at the top of a rise, with a beautiful church meadow behind it.
The east window is a delight, dating unusually from the 1930s, but without any of that decade’s familiar triumphalism.
The inside of St Catherine isn’t terribly famous for anything, although in addition the squeaky clean Victorian benches, there are some delightful early 17th century stalls up in the chancel, one burly bench end bearing the date 1615. The font, although bashed about a bit by the Anglican reformers in the 1540s, is a good one, and there are also some pretty little brasses. You won’t find them unless you look for them, as they’ve been reset in a display on a ledge in the former north doorway.
Around the Millenium Year 2000, the main roof was completely renovated and the interior decorated with a pale blue ceiling and off white walls.The church was completely refurnished in the later years of the 19th century with sober, simple furniture. Many churches like this seem very faded today, but this one doesn’t. It is clean and bright and loved.
The Victorian refurbishment of St Catherine was overseen by a venerable old clergyman who was Rector here for more than half a century. His picture hangs in the vestry - he must be feeling pretty pleased with the old place at present.
This listing contains excerpts from Simon Knott's excellent website www.suffolkchurches.co.uk , with grateful thanks. If anyone would like to expand this Church Micro numbered series please do by contacting sadexploration via www.geocaching.com so that he can keep track of the church numbers and names to avoid duplication.