St Chad

tower C14 with rebuilding of c1500

Ashlar with tile roofs, slate to north aisle.

Norman style with Perpendicular tower.

top traceried frieze, cornice with gargoyles and embattled parapet.

east crossing arch has Norman responds with rich capitals, one with fox and birds and inscription: ORM VOCATUR QUI ME CONDIDIT, C13 double-chamfered arch

C17 roof has moulded beams and purlins.

FITTINGS: chancel has encaustic tiles, timber altar rail and altar with painted triptych reredos

timber pulpit and rood beam with figures, 1922, by Sir Charles Nicholson

font, 1856, round, of Norman style with beast heads influenced by C11 Manuscripts, cover, 1922, by Sir C Nicholson, tall octagonal tower with recessed traceried finial

A good example of Norman work, possibly with Byzantine influence.