St Mary's Church, East Ruston

The church dates from the 14th century. It was remodelled during the following century, and the north aisle was removed in 1778. The chancel was restored in 1887, and the tower was restored in 1985–86.

The five-bay south arcade is carried on octagonal piers. In the south chapel is a pedestal on two steps, and a piscina. There is another piscina in the south wall of the chancel. The chancel screen has five bays with an arched opening. On the west side, each lateral bay contains two panels with paintings of figures, the Four Evangelists on one side, and four doctors of the early church, Saint Ambrose, Saint Augustine, Saint Jerome, and Saint Gregory on the other. On the east side of the screen are carvings of lions. Above the panels is arched tracery. The font dates from the 15th century and was restored in 1884. It stands on three octagonal steps and consists of an octagonal bowl on a…