The last of five 15/16th century stained glass panels has been reinstalled at a Tudor country house after undergoing conservation work.

These small artworks at Greys Court, in Rotherfield Greys, boast bold heraldry designs and detailed paintings of everyday life.

A particular scene showcases an instance where St. Ida is thrown from a castle's top window.

Opening on February 12, a new exhibition regarding the panels, known as Wappenscheiben, will be held in the library at Greys Court.

The display presents the narrative of how the Swiss stained glass arrived at Greys Court, the restoration process and the different stories portrayed on the panels.

Katarina Robinson, Greys Court senior collections and house officer, said: "I think these panels are beautiful. I see them as glass artworks that were meant to inspire and communicate.

"Visitors are always drawn to them and wonder about the stories they depict. This conservation work will allow visitors to get up close and personal with the panels, whilst protecting them for the future."

In 2019 it was discovered the panels suffered damage from weight bearing and changing temperatures.

The conservation process included removing the stained glass panels and replacing them in the structural framework with clear UV light-protecting glass.

The panels are now reinforced in U-channel frames and a small gap around the panel allows for a gentle flow of air.

The conservation work was undertaken by Holy Well Glass, who specialise in the conservation, restoration, and design of stained glass.

Claire Mardall, stained glass painter and conservator at Holywell Glass, added: "What I really like about these decorative residential panels is the details. They have lovely painting all over, but when you look in the background you see little scenes of dogs, castles, people walking in the woods."

Located in the landing window on the staircase, the panels have existed there since Sir Felix Brunner, who purchased Greys Court in 1937, placed them.

Historically, when new civic buildings were to be built, Wappenscheiben was quite common in Switzerland and Southern Germany.

As a symbol of their contributions towards the construction of the building, donors would commission these detailed glass panels displaying their heraldry so everyone knew of their power and generosity.

After 1630, the popularity of these panels declined and many were either removed or sold off to collectors.

18th-century Grand Tourists who ventured into Switzerland as part of their excursions liked the panels and several can be found in English country houses.

The Brunner family crest, a water fountain on a red background, can be found on a few of the panels.