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St Martin of Tours

Architectural Features

C15, south porch dated 1621, modernised by Ferrey in 1861, and by H.W. Curzon in 1865, vestry added circa 1875, refurbished, perhaps by Fellowes-Prynne, in 1904-5.

Peg- tile roof.

Probably C15 west tower.

C17 south porch.

Rebuilt Tudor outer arch.

Date plaque above includes a carved coat of arms and sandstone sundial above.

To left of the porch 2 possibly C14 trefoil-headed lancets and to right a 2-light window with Decorated tracery (C19 replacement).

Nave has good C14 3-bay open roof of moulded tie beams with tall square crown posts (moulded caps and bases) and common rafters with soulaces and ashlar posts.

Tile floor to nave but chancel has marble steps to sanctuary and a polychrome mosaic floor laid down in 1905.

Carved stone reredos may be late C19

C19 pulpit with panelled sides incorporating some probably C16 work.

C13 stone font.

Possibly C17 oak hood.

Good late C17 table towards rear of nave with elaborately carved sides and legs.

Memorials: Plain of no more than local interest.

Some C19 glass.