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The Font, Pews and Nave Carvings

Font  
The medieval octagonal bowl font is a mix of a modern base and panelled sides with an octagonal stem dated 1662. This is carved with the initials of two churchwardens, Simon Shawe and William Berridge.
     
   
The earliest pews, at the rear of the church on the north side of the Nave, are reputed to be fourteenth century, predating the time when the provision of seating became common in English churches. They are decorated with poppy-heads and irises. The other pews were installed in 1875/76 and are of a similar style of construction and decoration to the earlier pews.

The ends of the pews are decorated with a carved fleur-de-lis finial. The motif is repeated in carvings and decorations throughout the church. The fleur-de-lis is the flower of the Virgin Mary, to whom the church is dedicated.

  14th Century Pews

The lower pew at the front is for use by children.

Bishop
The internal stone work is not elaborately carved but there are several interesting features. Either side of the Nave the corbels that support the columns for the roof vaulting are carved with the heads of twelve Bishops and Abbots. Five are wearing mitres, one is a tonsured (shaven headed) priest, one is bearded and the remainder grimacing.
 



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