This late 12th century church is built on the "axial" plan where the tower is between the nave and the chancel. It is almost unaltered. The nave arcade arches are round headed, whereas the tower arches are pointed (although probably of an earlier date) - presumably as they need to carry more weight.
The overall roof, extending low over the aisles, is a later addition. There are two windows visible from inside the church above the arcades, evidence of an earlier clerestory. All the windows are replacements except the round-headed Norman window in the north aisle.
The south porch was sporting lovely floral decorations, perhaps for a wedding?
The ladder leading to the tower is dated 1686. The small plain chancel was partly rebuilt in the 16th century and the east window is of that date. The parclose screen under the north tower arch is extremely rare 13th century work. The east arch screen is 15th century.
Here is a view of the building from the south.
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