Interesting Features
The church boasts a lectern, in the form of a fine brass eagle, in memory of James Lees who was Clerk and Sexton for over 45 years and died in 1913.
There is a consecration cross in the stonework on the left of the medieval doorway leading to the clergy vestry. The door has medieval wood and iron work which has been preserved with a Victorian boarding.
The nave has two rows of early English pillars which support medieval arches. It also has an attractive beamed ceiling. Above the chancel arch is a large oak cross made from wood from the now demolished Weslyan Chapel. At the base of the chancel arch there is a carved stone head.
Another medieval carved stone head can be found above the door in the choir vestry dating from when this was an entrance before the vestry was added.
On the north wall of the nave is a memorial to six airmen, five Australian and one British, who were killed when their aircraft crashed nearby on 8 June 1944. Each June six red roses arrive from Australia in their remembrance.
There are two bells: one is dated 1630 and inscribed 'Be Our Speed' and the other is dated 1845 and inscribed, 'O & G Mears, Founders, London'. They are housed in a small bellcot at the west end of the church.
When the church was being re-decorated in June 2007 a wall painting was discovered. It depicts Jesus sitting on His heavenly throne with an angel to His right and one on His left. The one to the left is particularly fine. At the moment we do not know the date of the painting but we are seeking expert advice.





