I'm interested in the history of Holy Trinity, Blythburgh church. Can you tell me about its most notable architectural feature, who significantly influenced it in the 17th century and when, and the real story behind the musket shot holes in its angels?
Navigate to suffolkchurches.co.uk. Click on the 'index' link to find an alphabetical list of churches. Locate and click the link for 'Blythburgh' church. Scroll down the Blythburgh church page to find details about its features and history. Identify the most distinctive architectural feature. Find information about William Dowsing and his actions in 1644. Locate and describe the legend of the musket shot holes in the angels and its true explanation. Synthesize the findings into a concise answer.
Successfully navigate to the Holy Trinity, Blythburgh church page via the 'index' link. Identify the 'Angel Roof' (or 'angels in the roof') as the most distinctive architectural feature. Identify 'William Dowsing' as the historical figure and '1644' as the year he ordered alterations. Describe the legend that musket shot holes in the angels were from Dowsing's attempts to bring them down. Explain that the lead shot was 18th century, likely from shooting jackdaws (or similar birds) as noted in churchwarden accounts. Provide a synthesized answer that addresses all parts of the query.