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the Holy Cross

The Holy Cross

Slapton

Buckinghamshire

1519 brass to James Tornay, yeoman of the crown to Henry VIII, and his two wives

C13 sheela na gig

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Originally late C13-early C14, much altered late C15, chancel mostly rebuilt early C19, other C19 restorations

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C15 W. tower of 2 stages has battlemented parapet, diagonal buttresses and 2-light traceried openings to bell-chamber. 3-light cusped window over W. door, both openings with 4-centred arches

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Both nave and aisle roofs are late C15 with moulded beams, restored

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Chancel arch is late C13, double chamfered on semi-octagonal piers with moulded cape

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RCHM II p. 264-5. Listing NGR: SP9371520690 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system brasses to Reginald Manser 1462, Thomas Knyghton 1522, and to James Tornay 1519.

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Fittings Circular font with altered moulded base, probably C13; C17 communion table, altered; C19 glass in chancel; other fittings C19.