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1. The Chancel:
Late 13th Century.

2. The Aumbry:
South side of Sanctuary. Used for the Reserved Sacrament to be taken to the sick.
3. The Piscina:
Perforated stone basin for carrying away water used in rinsing Chalice etc.

4. Sedilla recess with Ogee Arch:
Set of – usually three – stone seats for Priests – in South wall of Chancel. To their West – an unusual position – a tomb recess with Ogee Arch.

5. The Priest's Door:
South wall of Chancel. This door was traditionally used by the Priest – as nearest to the Sanctuary.
List of past Rectors – dating from 1231 AD on plaque North wall opposite main door.

6. & 14. Stained glass windows:
These are 'Christine's' and 'Joy's' windows. See the page on stained glass windows for more information.

7. & 8. The Choir Stalls:
The choir stalls have a legend all of their own for the carver was said to have objected to the new fangled pipe organ being introduced and the flutes and the violas being pushed out so he carved the monkey, donkey and the owl with their instruments as a perpetual reminder of his objection. He even placed a serpent near the Rector’s pew as he had encouraged these innovation.

9. to 11. The Braziers:
Fixed to the walls of the Chancel used for holding lighted charcoal.

12. & 13. The Pews:
A craftsman - who was said to have carved a pew for each year of his life - carved the pews throughout the Church. We see the winged demon playing on his drum – the roguish kitten peeps over his shoulder. The monkey happily clashes his cymbals, rattles his tambourine.
One pew end is not the same but shows a floral carving lovingly accomplished and very beautiful.

15. The Organ:
Late 17th – early 18th Century. The keyboard of the organ is unusual as it slides into position in order to commence playing. What is called a “scarce gem” refers to a Nagshead swell in the organ, which is French, and when the swell is closed the oboe is almost inaudible. The organ at one time stood in the Chancel but was moved in 1929 to its present place that was the once small Chapel of St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

16. The Font:
14th Century.

17. & 18. The Minstrel Gallery:
As you walk towards the West End of the Church you will see two slightly taller uncarved posts – these posts are all that remain to be seem of the Minstrel Gallery which was removed in 1929 during restoration.

19. The Royal Arms:
George 1111 (note unusual numeral)

20. The West Tower:
13th Century.
The Church had an underfloor heating system at one time and the small 'door' in the wall at the west end plus the manhole covers in the floor are now all that is left to be seen of this method of beating the cold.

21. The Bells:
See page on the bells.

22. The Clock:
Made by John Smith of Midland Steam Works, Derby, in 1893.

23. The Roll of Honour

 

24. & 25. The Rectors' Boards

 

26. The Sundial:
This is outside on the south wall and is dated 1822.

 

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