St Marys. The church is mainly built of sandstone. A small
belfry has been added on the west end and is of
yellow brick, where hangs the one bell which dates
back to the 17th century. The red sandstone porch
was added in 1920 in memory of the Rev N G Walker.
As you enter the church on the left is the font. This is
Norman and dates back to the 12th century. In 1767
a terrible fire gutted the church. The north aisle was
removed and the Norman arches filled in. The
blocked up Norman arches can be seen on the left
as you walk up the aisle.
The church was again restored in 1846 when the south transept was added. Between 1900 and 1910
the chancel was enlarged. The oak pulpit and
lectern were carved by Thomas Harris, a local
carpenter. The organ was installed in 1907 and
has always been played by a member of the Owen
family. The gallery was removed in 1920, and in
1956 the roof was renewed and the transept rafters
altered.
The stained glass windows above the altar are
dedicated to the memory of George Cecil Orlando
Bridgeman, 4th Earl of Bradford 1845-1915. It
shows Jesus, his mother Mary in whose name the
church is dedicated, and John.
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