St Mary

C13, the tower a dated rebuilding of 1688.

The tower is of ashlar limestone, believed to be re-used C13 masonry.

Peg tile roof coverings to chancel and porch, lead sheeting to the nave and copper sheeting to north and south aisles.

There is no dedicatory inscription or names on the adjacent Eynesbury War Memorial (Grade II)

instead the dedicatory inscription for the memorial is incised and gilded onto a slate plaque which is set into the church wall.

The inscription reads: THIS MEMORIAL CROSS WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE BRAVE MEN OF EYNESBURY/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR – 1914 – 1919.

The South aisle is of narrow width, with a C13 arched opening providing access to the tower, and a buttress-like projection to the west of the opening.

Each aisle has a 2-light window either side of the wide C13 chancel arch.

PRINCIPAL FIXTURES: The North aisle retains a set of medieval bench ends with traceried fronts and ends embellished with eclectic representations of human heads, birds, animals and beasts.

The pulpit is of late C17 date, and includes inlay work to its panelling and angle post decorated with garlands and cherubs' heads.

The church is an important and well-preserved example of early medieval ecclesiastical architecture.

It is mainly of C12

C13 date with evidence of its sequential development clearly represented in its architectural detailing. * Historical Interest.

The church retains much medieval fabric, alongside evidence of different phases of continuous community use and worship from the C12 to the C20. * Plan form.

The special interest of the church is considerably enhanced by the quality of its interior, including its furnishings, which include a set of medieval bench ends and a fine C17 pulpit.

This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register.