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ST PETER, OUSDEN
Domesday records a Church with 30 acres of land.
Pleasantly situated on the western edge of an attractive village it
is a complete contrast to the other churches of the Benefice. First,
it has a central tower , one of only a few in Suffolk. Secondly, the
Nave was extended in the 19th century which makes the tower more correctly
described as off-centre. With the heavy Norman tower arches separating
the Nave and the Chancel the interior of the church has a “compartmental
“ look . The Chancel is mainly 19th century restoration.
A somewhat plain 18/19th century pulpit. Tower recess lofty, also
Nave, restored in 19th century.
The brick built Moseley Memorial Chapel 18/19th century has a decorated
timber roof. It is used as the vestry, has memorial tablets to 3 parishioners
and the Ireland and Praed family.
An impressive font in excellent condition , with a modern wooden cover.
Royal Coats of Arms on Nave walls. Unusual Norman window in Tower
recess. Blocked south door with Roman tile tympanum. the north porch
is more modern flintwork but an ancient doorway into the church has
shafts of different period (very odd).
Large memorial to Letitia Mosley 1619, rather gruesome.
Main structure of the church the usual flint, stone, septaria and
some brickwork of the 19/20th century.
The five bells are still rung though there is no team in the village.
Interesting gravestones in the closed churchyard, St Barnabus burial
ground up in the village.
Information provided by Percy Nunn - June 28th
2004
More details about St Peter, Ousden
can also be found on the St
Peter, Ousden page of the Benefice website
More detailed information about the
Benefice and other interesting facts and information about Wickhambrook
Village can be found on the Bansfield
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