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here is made the more probable by the existence of a font which is 
of pre-Norman date, unless the deplorable re-cutting of the carving 
is entirely misleading. 
Whether the re-building, or extension, being carried out first on 
the north side was due to any reluctance to shut out light by the 
lean-to (which was the invariable form of these early aisle roofs), or 
to the ground on the north of the Church being more free from 
graves than that on the south, has often been discussed, but still 
remains a moot point. As regards the existing work here, however, 
the former consideration does not appear to have had weight, as 
there is no old window in the south aisle, and the eaves are brought 
very low. ; 
The north arcade of this Church dates from about the year 1200, — 
and consists of two semi-circular arches of two orders having the 
edges very slightly chamfered off, and with a chamfered label on 
both the nave and aisle sides: these are supported in the centre on 
a large cylindrical pillar with small rude circular abacus mould as 
the only cap, and with base of similar type. The responds consist 
of demi-columns of the same design. 
The south arcade has two arches, also éscaiboiteuiinn but the 
general treatment indicates the Transitional feeling- which was 
evident at about 1160—70. The arches are more fully chamfered 
than those of the north aisle, and the chamfers are stopped near 
the capitals: the central pillar is, like that on the north, cylindrical, 
and the responds are demi-columns, but they have neck moulds 
and capitals ornamented with scrolls and flutings: the bases have 
circular mouldings with foot ornaments at the angles. There is a 
chamfered label on the nave side only. 
The stone used for the whole of this work is the chalk of the 
locality. 
A roll-mould string-course is carried along over each arcade, on 
the nave side only, at; about a foot above the arches. 
The arch into the tower is a pointed one of one order, the jambs 
being slightly chamfered and having a chamfered impost mould, | 
but its date is very doubtful. 
The chancel arch marks a distinct advance in style from 
