Bateman arms - St George - St Cross South Elmham, Suffolk - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

Bateman coat of arms on the medieval font in St George's church, St Cross South Elmham. The font is 15th century, and thus, so are the arms.
An influential family in the area in the middle ages, William Bateman (c. 1298 – 6 January 1355) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich [Appointed on 23 or 24 January 1344 and consecrated on 23 May 1344. Died in office on 6 January 1355]. (visit link)

South Elmham Hall, was formerly the country residence of the Bishop of Norwich. The hall is currently known as Bateman's Barn and offers guided historic tours of the house and its grounds during the summer months.

Several other members of the Bateman family have been patrons of this church -
ca.1414 Robert Bateman de Flixton
ca.1439 Thomas Bateman, Esq.
ca.1485 Robert Bateman, Esq.
ca.1520 Thomas Bateman, Esq.
ca.1554 Thomas Bateman, Esq.
ca.1576 George Bateman, Esq.
ca.1585 Thomas Bateman, Esq.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Burgher (used by famous commoner) Full name of the bearer: Bateman Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: carved on medieval font Material / Design: Stone Blazon (heraldic description): Sa three crescents two and one erm within a bordure engr ar (Another or) Address: St George S Elmham St Cross Suffolk England IP20 0NX Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): Not listed

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