Architectural Features
The evidence of a C13 date is in the 2 lancets to the chancel and the early form of the arcades although they may have been partially rebuilt.
Tower added in circa early C16 and porch probably at the same time but rebuilt in C19.
Granite west doorway has Tudor arch, roll moulded, with recessed spandrels and square hoodmould.
North aisle has small Tudor headed doorway towards west end and 2 3- light Decorated style windows with a similar 2-light one at the east end.
North side of chancel has 2 probably C13 lancets.
East window is a large C19 copy of a C14 window.
Small Tudor-headed priest's door.
Old wagon roofs to nave and aisles with chamfered ribs and carved bosses.
Carved wall-plate to chancel and south aisle.
Some old bench ends survive in the south aisle of Renaissance style with the initials I. S. and date 1581 commemorating John Stafford.
In the east window some old glass has been preserved also with the Stafford arms.
The font is particularly interesting because it consists of 2 intricately carved Saxon stones, the original purpose of which is unclear although it is suggested they may have been formed a cross.
SS5612 : Dolton, St. Edmund's Church: The font made from two blocks of an Anglo-Saxon cross 6