The most spectacular feature of Great Ponton's Ellys Manor is the early 16th century wall paintings which are widely regarded as the finest domestic wall paintings in Britain.

They feature trees and other lush plant life shading deer and peacocks in a French tapestry style.

The prominent tower of this church was rebuilt in 1519 by the Ellys family, rich wool merchants of the adjecent Ellys Manor.

The chancel arch and arcade are 13th century, the rest is later Perpendicular.
It was restored in 1872.

Ellys Manor was the home of the Ellys family, who were rich wool merchants.

It was built in the early 1500s and features a prominent gable end reminiscent of contemporary houses in northern Europe.

It has very fine wall paintings upstairs.

A fine Tudor wool merchant’s house, built in the Flemish style. It is roughly L-shaped with high crow-stepped gables to the east.

The outstanding feature of the house is a scheme of early 16th century wall paintings in the upper rooms.

H D Martineau, c.1980