LARGEST - stone Mensa in the whole of East Anglia - St Mary - Eccles, Norfolk
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Reported to be the largest stone Mensa in the whole of East Anglia, located in St Mary's church, Eccles.
Waymark Code: WMXZYF
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/25/2018
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A simple but very large original 15th century mensa slab with 5 consecration crosses carved into it, in the chancel of St Mary's church, Eccles. Reported to be the largest stone Mensa in the whole of East Anglia.
It was recovered from the graveyard in the 1940s, and now reinstated in its original place. It is still considered slightly papist for an Anglican church to have a stone altar.
Visitors are encouraged to go right up to the table and note the five crosses carved into the stone for it's dedication, praying to God in the company of all the saints who have prayed here over the centuries.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Various internet sources
Location of coordinates: Chancel, east end of St Mary's church, Eccles
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