The Chancel

• Welcome!
• Tower
• Nave
• Chancel
• Sanctuary
• Organ chamber
• Lady Chapel
• Transept
• Monuments
• Bells
• Contents
• Records
• Churchyard
• Sources

The CHANCEL was rebuilt in 1875 by the Revd Thomas Mills. It is now the site of the main altar, brought down from the sanctuary along with the pitchpine altar rails. The flooring has been extended and the choir stalls removed.

It was thought that a brass half portrait of Nicholas Andrews (Rector, died 1413), was hidden under the choir stalls but no trace of this was seen during the re-ordering in 1988.

On the floor is a black marble flag over the Mills' vault. Nearby on the wall are brass memorials to Thomas Mills and his second wife, the Hon Elizabeth. Mr Mills was rector here for 58 years, also a great benefactor and patron.

The CHANCEL SCREEN is a carved oak copy of the 15th century screen at Elmswell in West Suffolk. In 1847 it cost £60. It was later moved back to the west end to provide a division for the vestry but was replaced in its original position earlier this century. It has now been adapted to divide the chancel from the sanctuary.