Architectural Features
at each side, C13 jamb shafts survive from original window.
Tower surmounted by plain parapet over corbel table, carved as unfurled leaf buds.
C12 triforium gallery survives over 3 eastern bays.
C12 triforium gallery survives.
Original corbels are carved either with scallop or stiff-leaf foliage
replaced corbels are angels holding shields inscribed with the Shotton rebus.
Re-used misericords in choir stalls.
Fine carved screens close off tower arch and west doorway.
In south-east corner of sanctuary is coffin lid carved with floreated sword.
The church, though much reduced in size, is the only surviving building of the Gilbertine Priory of St Mary, founded between 1147 and 1154 by Eustace Fitz-John, and is the only church of the Gilbertine Order still in regular use.
The Priory site is scheduled as an Ancient Monument, County No.383.