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| INSIDE ST. MARY'S CHURCH |
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| Corbels are the carved faces at the base of the arches and above the pillars. These date from about 1325 when the church was rebuilt, and represent the men and women who built the church. The face of a rather glamorous lady corbel was damaged several years ago when the church was having new lighting installed. The heavy crane that was being used went through the floor and the arm jammed on her face, probably saving the workmen from serious injury. The corbel nearest the font is of a dog, possibly a pet of one of the medieval builders of the church. |
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| The lectern dates to about 1849 and is carved in the form of an eagle. A lectern is a movable stand on which a Bible is placed for readings during a service. The Bible rests on the eagle's out- stretched wings so that the Word of God is carried, symbolically, to all parts of the world. The eagle also stands on a globe which represents the world. This lectern is seldom used during worship today. |
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| The font at St Mary's is 'transitional Norman,' which means it dates to c.1150 AD. It was in the original church on this site which was built by the Knights Templar. The sides of the bowl are octagonal and quite plain with beaded edges. It is supported by a solid circular stem surrounded by four octagonal shafts with moulded bases. |
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