St Michael and All Angels Church, Gothic parish church in Barton Turf, England
St Michael and All Angels Church is a Gothic structure located about one kilometer southwest of Barton Turf village center in Norfolk, featuring Perpendicular architectural elements throughout. The building has a western tower and its interior is marked by the painted panels of the rood screen.
Construction of this building began in the early 1400s and incorporated Perpendicular style features throughout, a late-Gothic movement specific to England. This work reflects the religious investment of the period and has shaped the village landscape ever since.
The late-Gothic rood screen displays twelve painted panels featuring saints such as St Barbara alongside depictions of angelic choirs that immediately catch visitors' eyes upon entering the nave. This intricate decoration from the mid-1400s shapes the appearance of the interior and remains a focal point of the worship space.
The building is accessible via Church Road and sits among trees, making for a quiet approach to the site. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the approach crosses natural, sometimes uneven ground.
The building houses a pipe organ built by T.C. Bates in 1835 that remains in working condition, adding to the acoustic character of services held in the nave. This instrument continues to be used for musical worship within the church.
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