1 Preamble
2 Memorials 3
Stonework 4
Woodwork
5 Textiles 6
Paintings & Documents 7
Windows
8 Organ, Clock & Porch Floor
9 Library, Information & References
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WALL PISCINA - SANCTUARY - E Medieval
Trefoil headed piscina with integral moulded shelf, shallow depression with
drainage hole.
CHANCEL ARCH - CHANCEL/NAVE
Norman arch, plugged holes in intrados, possible evidence of former rood screen.
Half pillar pilaster each side with moulded capitals and plinth. Some repairs
visible on pillars and arch.
ARCADES
On each side of the Nave is an arcade of three bays of moulded pointed
arches. Capitals have astragal and birdsbeak mouldings with torus mould over.
Columns are octagonal with astragal and bolection moulded plinth on squared
base. Some columns are damaged where slotted for pew backs. Carving of woman's
head on corbel beside pulpit, 14thC.
DOORS (NORTH AND SOUTH)
Splayed stone jambs and low-rise arch over infill panel wall with pointed
arch, wooden doors.
TOWER ARCH
Full height pointed arch with octagonal half column respond, moulded jambs and
intrados, springing from moulded capitals matching arcades and swept moulded
bolection base on to squared plinth. Divided into two parts by timber balustrade
with panelled screen and double doors under.
FONT - NORTH AISLE - Date not known
Octagonal bowl with lead liner and moulded octagonal column, ovolo and
astragal mouldings join the bowl to the stem, with roll moulded base to
octagonal plinth.
Brought from derelict church at South Heighton and given new pedestal
Re-located within church from North Door site to North Transept m 1894
FONT COVER - NORTH AISLE - 19thC
Octagonal shaped wood in one board with central split. Wrought iron plain
bow handle in centre on top and three battens on underside.