1066
The
foundations
are
believed
to
have
been
established.
Dating
of
one of the original pillars has been made to 965 AD.
1150
The
central
pillar
and
two
Norman
arches
in
the
south
aisle
originate from the 12th Century, during the reign of King Stephen.
1300
The tower was built around 1300.
1350
The chancel was added in 1350
1375
The
porch
was
added
around
this
time
although
there
is
a
mystery
about its origins.
1450
The north and south walls date from this period.
1620
The Drury Lowe Monument in the chancel was installed in 1620.
1723
The door lock on the main south door is dated 1723.
1838
The Gallery over the north aisle was added.
1904
A
new
roof
was
installed
and
the
present
organ
was
installed
in
the gallery in 1914.
1954
The modern pews were installed to replace free standing chairs!
2007
The
extension
containing
a
toilet
and
kitchen
area
was
completed.
A modern heating boiler was also installed.
2015
A
new
roof
of
terne-coated
stainless
steel
was
installed
on
the
nave, south aisle and extension.
2019
The
main
lighting
system
was
replaced
with
low
energy
LED
fittings.
Future
The
heating
system
pipework
and
radiators
need
to
be
replaced
to
provide
increased
heating
in
the
church.
The
current
radiators
date from the 1920s!