Blythburgh, Suffolk
Look up and you will see one of the many beautiful oak roofs of Suffolk churches which you will not find in comparable numbers in other parts of England. In this case what you is see a hammerbeam roof, a roofing technique whereby the need for cross-beams is obviated by the support of the roof's thrust on hammers along the nave walls. The faded colours have the patina of ages gone by. As is common with this type of roofing angels, shields or other figures are placed at the ends of the hammers. The leadshot in the roof has been attributed to Dowsing's followers. But the lead has later been dated to the 18th century, and it is therefore believed that the leadshot should be attributed (see Suffolk Churches)to people trying to shoot down nesting birds in the then dilapidated church.
clear light entering through the windows. Angels and shields are placed at the ends of the hammers.
External links
Holy Trinity, Blythburgh
A brief history of Blythburgh
Holy Trinity, Blythburgh
Blythburgh in Wikipedia
Hammerbeam roof
Dowsing
Suffolk Churches
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