The Nave

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The present Nave, built on arches left and right, dates from 1190. It is thought that at least some of the upper stone – work is original Saxon; the arches at the East end, at least, having been carved out of the old Saxon walls. Aisles were added almost immediately, though they have been twice re–built, in 1823 and 1875. Note that the Capitals of the Piers (vertical supports) are plain on the North side, but carved with a leaf-shaped design on the South, a decoration typical of the late twelfth century, or transitional period.

The Clerestory windows in the nave have semi-circular heads formed of single stones, but the centre one on the South side was enlarged about 1496 to let in more light. An Anglo-Saxon grave cover has been built into its head. The "Dole" cupboard on the wall near the main door of the church, now used for old books, is Elizabethan, originally used for "the poore’s bread". The large Chest standing behind the South nave is also Elizabethan. 

The Pews, Pulpit and Altar rails are all modern, made by Thompson of Kilburn (the mouse man). 

The Font, at the West end, is dated 1857 with a font-cover, dated 1916.