This description is taken from this webpage.
The church of St. Mary stands at the south end of the High Street from which the fine window details of the chancel can be easily appreciated. The earliest visible part of the church is the west tower, which was added to an existing aisleless church in the early 13th century, using the Early English style. A century later an aisled nave of four bays was built in the Decorated style. In the middle of the 14th century a large and impressive chancel was built. It has flowing window tracery and in the south wall are a tomb recess, three stone seats (sedilia) and a drain (piscina) used to dispose of the water in which the holy vessels had been washed in a suitably reverent manner. This chancel was consecrated in 1346. The clearstorey with a finely decorated timber roof was added at the end of the 15th century. The aisle roofs and the porches are of the same date. The church was subjected to five restorations between 1842 and 2000, the latest being to install a tower screen and ringers’ gallery when two new bells were added. The existing six bells were recast in 1820 by Robert Taylor of St. Neots.
The removal of the medieval rood screen and the virtual absence of medieval stained glass means that the interior has a light and airy appearance. The nave and aisles are filled with medieval benches, dating to about 1500. Their ends are decorated with a menagerie of birds, beasts and sea creatures, both real and fabulous. Another interesting piece of woodwork is a cedar chest with carved panels showing the birth of Christ and His Crucifixion. Over the chancel arch hangs the Royal Arms of George III (1801-17).
Photo: Kim Fyson
A simple multi. I found it rather touching how close together Mr & Mrs Shipp passed away....
At the posted coords: Samuel Shipp died nov 29 18AB aged CD and Hannah Shipp died nov 19 18AB aged EF
Then in the entrance porch: Priest Leonard Jenyns 180G-189H
Finally go to: N52 14.GA(E-2) E000 16.CBH
Hazaah! Congratulations to GCZ Team for a FTF a mere 24 mins after publishing.
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