Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield

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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. [1] [2] It is part of the Sancroft benefice of churches, part of the Hoxne Deanery, in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. [3]

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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. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Church of St John the Baptist, Metfield, Suffolk". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, Metfield - 1182343". historicengland.org.uk. Historic England . Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Metfield, St John the Baptist". www.achurchnearyou.com. A Church Near You. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  4. ↑ Jermy, Colin. "A Brief History of The Jermy Family of Norfolk & Suffolk". jermy.org. Colin Jermy. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

General references

52°22′23″N1°22′09″E / 52.37293°N 1.36904°E / 52.37293; 1.36904


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