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Architectural Highlights

Every stone of St Mary’s tells a story…

Highlights:

Caen and Quarr stonework (12th century)

The Banner Locker

17th-century timber roof (45-ft span)

Decorated chancel windows and Lord Clinton tomb recess

Monuments to Admiral Rainier, Sir Roger Manwood, others

15th-century font

The Royal Arms of Charles II

Download: Assessment of Significance (2016, PDF) Image gallery (credit: David Silk)

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Royal arms of Charles II over the north door Royal arms of Charles II over the north door
Wall Tablet for Richard Solly d.1731 Wall Tablet for Richard Solly d.1731
Wall Tabletfor Abraham Rutten d. 1608 Wall Tabletfor Abraham Rutten d. 1608
SouthWall chancel window with tomb of (probably)William Lord Clinton founder of the Carmelite friary. with blocked C13 doorwy SouthWall chancel window with tomb of (probably)William Lord Clinton founder of the Carmelite friary. with blocked C13 doorwy
West wall stone work West wall stone work
Detail of the roof span 17c Detail of the roof span 17c