The third phase of the church's development took place sometime in the mid thirteenth century. At this time the north aisle was added. Before the 1862 restoration, there was, in the north aisle, a small window in place of the present two light window. On its being removed, it became clear that there had been a Norman door there. A number of stones of zig-zag moulding and more or less corresponding to those in the chancel arch were found in the wall. These stones when set out make up almost the complete arch of the doorway. They are preserved in the chapel window and in the former Rectory garden. There is a Trefoil ('three leaved') carved wooden frieze on the inside wall of the north aisle. In contrast to the south aisle, the crisp regular carving suggests that this may be a Victorian replacement of an earlier frieze. As we're close to the tower let's unlock the door and go on up! |
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