St Mary 
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History of the church

The original 12th century church had suffered years of neglect by absentee vicars, until in 1828 it was described as 'dark comfortless and ill-contrived and quite inadequate in point of size.'

So St. Mary's Church was almost entirely rebuilt by Humphrey Allen in 1833. Only the lower stages of the original 12th century West tower remain, an embattled top being added during the rebuilding. The work included a new nave with south and west galleries and a small chancel.

Further improvements were made in 1866-67. The chancel arch was replaced by three Gothic arches and the chancel enlarged by the addition of an apse, organ chamber and vestry. A south porch was also erected.

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