Church Of St John The Baptist, Metfield
The Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield is the parish church of Metfield, Suffolk. It is a Grade I listed building. It is part of the Sancroft benefice of churches, part of the Hoxne Deanery, in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
The 15th century octagonal font has panels which alternately depict lions and angels. The Angels are carrying a shield which depicts a leopard. This was derived from Jermy Coat of Arms. Sir John Jermy (b. 1375) was Lord of the Manor and fought at the Battle of Agincourt.
References
- ^ "Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield, Suffolk". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, Metfield - 1182343". historicengland.org.uk. Historic England. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "Metfield, St John the Baptist". www.achurchnearyou.com. A Church Near You. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ Jermy, Colin. "A Brief History of The Jermy Family of Norfolk & Suffolk". jermy.org. Colin Jermy. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
General references
- Knott, Simon (April 2019). "St John the Baptist, Metfield". suffolkchurches.co.uk.
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