By C. K Pouting, F.S.A. 



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and cornice, and the unusual feature of a string-course carried 

 round about 6in. above the latter. The finials only of the pinnacles 

 remain. These are panelled and have shields on the faces. There 

 are diagonal pinnacles at the N.W. and S.W. angles of the tower, 

 carried up, with three set offs, to half the height of the top 

 stage. 



On the west face of the tower is a doorway with four-centred 

 arch under a square head, the jamb mould projects sufficiently to 

 stop the base-mould and is carried round over the head. Above 

 this is a three-light window with four-centred arch and label and 

 panelled jambs. The internal middle chamber is only lighted by 

 a small two-light window on the west, and the top stage has small 

 single-light pointed windows on east, south, and west faces. The 

 external facing of the tower is of flint and Chilmark stone, arranged 

 in a chequer pattern. 



On reference to the plan it will be seen that the tower projects 

 considerably into the Norman nave, the north wall of which was 

 shortened to admit of it. The arch communicating between tower 

 and nave has broad splays, and is carried on octagonal jambs 

 panelled on the three sides ; these have moulded caps but no bases, 

 the panels stop at 3ft. Sin. above the floor. The plan shows the 

 entrance to the stair-turret in its old position, inside the Church ; 

 this has now been put outside. 



The old eighteenth century benches with ends and back panels 

 carved have been adapted and retained. The pulpit is of the same 

 period, but set on a new base ; in the panels are figures of the 

 Four Evangelists : — S. John is represented as mitred and has the 

 emblem of the eagle, and a scroll ; S. Mark, wearing a kind of turban 

 head-dress has the lion at foot, and is writing in a book with a pen ; 

 each of the other two has a book and a scroll, and wears a typical 

 hat of the period. The front of the prayer desk has three female 

 figures of the same date, bare-headed ; probably representing Faith, 

 Hope, and Charity — Hope has the anchor, Charity is carrying a 

 child while another clings to her feet. 



The roofs throughout the Church are new, as also is the font, 

 which stands in front of the tower arch. 



