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St Mary

Grendon

Northamptonshire

Mid C12 to C14, restored C19

Architectural Features

South elevation of chancel of 3-window range of C14 two- and 3-light square-headed windows, that to left has a transom and low sill

North elevation of chancel of 2-window range of C14 two-light square headed windows with blank centre bay

Double chamfered outer arch and late C12 inner door opening with one order of shafts, a thick roll moulding and flat faces of arch decorated with saltire crosses and palmette leaves

Gargoyles at corners and castellated parapet

The 2 western bays on either side are C12 plain round arches with circular piers having scallops and circular abaci

Double-chamfered chancel arch on carved brackets and double-chamfered tower arch with polygonal responds

C19 furnishings and font

3 Compton family hatchments in north aisle

Monuments: 3 brasses in nave are two C15 knights with lady between

C19 stained glass east window probably by Kempe, aisle windows in geometrical patterns

Late C17 clock mechanism in north aisle. (Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.240).

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