St Andrew, Bulmer, Essex
The church of St Andrew in Bulmer dates to the 12th century. The north arcade in the nave is of 14th century origin. The font, with a fine green man on one face, dates to the 15th century.
There are three figures featured in the graffiti in the church. A soldier, a bishop and a stick figure. From the shape of the helmet, the soldier could be from the time of the Napoleonic wars.
There are several examples of compass drawn circles, including a patch of faint, interlinked examples. There is a pentagram and a Marian W mark.
There are several small dot patterns, a sword, a butterfly cross, an unusual triangle design, some faint script and several unidentified marks throughout the church.
Report by Anthea Hawdon and Linda Wilson
Church Rd
Bulmer
Sudbury
CO10 7EL
The church is open during daylight hours.
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