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the Holy Rood

The Holy Rood

Buckland Newton

Dorset

Part of chancel C13

Architectural Features

nave, north aisle, south aisle, south porch and west tower C15

partial rebuilding of chancel and general restorations C19 Medieval work for Glastonbury Abbey.

C13 work in 'Early English' style, C15 work in the 'Perpendicular' style.

parapet string with gargoyles

moulded arch and continuous jambs with label having carved stops

Porch: 2 storeys with polygonal vice turret, diagonal buttresses, embattled parapet with string course bearing gargoyles

lierne vault with carved bosses

inner door with moulded 'Tudor' arch and continuous jambs

chancel roof of tie-beam construction on C15 head corbels

seating incorporates C15 work with linen fold panels and bench ends with floriate finials

C15 octagonal font with carved flowers on octagonal stem

C17, C18 and C19 monuments

C12 figure of Christ in Majesty reset over exterior of south door

over interior of south door is reset C7 or C8 carved figure with bow and spear

C18 hexagonal pulpit.