The Holy Cross

Buttressed tower of early C14, 3 steps with tall 2-tier traceried openings to bell chambers and decorated west window.

Embattled parapet and huge gargoyles, complete figures of men and beasts, at each angle.

Interior has norman north arcade of 3 bays with circular piers with leafy volutes and square abaci.

The south arcade is late C13, double chamfered arches on circular piers and with some nailhead decorated capitals.

West window, by Westlake, late C15 alabaster monument with 2 effigies the male figure multilated.

Memorial to Charlotte Finch, d. 1820, by Chantrey, in S. aisle.

Perpendicular font: octagonal with traceried panels and frieze faces etc. Light fittings: coronae lucis, probably by Pearson.

SK8810 : Holy Cross, Burley on the Hill - Font

© John Salmon