Box pew
Category
Fixtures and fittings
Date
1500 - 1600
Materials
Oak, Softwood
Measurements
1000 x 1700 mm
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Ightham Mote, Kent
NT 825256.1
Summary
One of two sets of box pews. Each of five pews, separated by central aisle. They are of vertical panelling with the outer face raised and fielded, whilst the rails and muntins have a wave moulding. They have a sloping top, a bench seat, but no doors. The panelling and framing is of oak, probably 16th Century, but the sloping tops and bench seats of stained softwood may be later. (Description by Peter E Leach, February 1991.)