Major features of
the building prior to the 'asset stripping' were the stained glass windows
on the south face which dated from 1854 and were excellent examples of
the period and worthy of particular mention.
NAVE I
The Visitation
The Noble Army
of Martyrs
The Return of
the Prodigal Son
Below the scenes
were relevant texts and interwoven vines, while above were small panes
showing The Dove Returning to the Ark, a Cross with a wreath and musician
angels (depicting the joy in Heaven over one sinner that repenteth).
NAVE II
The Pharisee and
The Publican
Moses Lifteth
up the Serpent in the WildernessThe Good Samaritan
Above the first was
the text "How amiable are thy tabernacles 0 Lord of Hosts", with a panel
illustrating the interior of a church in a Salisbury-like Early English
style (a revealing choice), and the text God be merciful unto me a sinner.
Above the second was a panel of grapes and wheat, with the text My flesh
is meat indeed and my Blood is drink indeed. Below was And I, if I be
lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. Above the third was
a trophy of armour with the text Take upon you the whole armour of God.
NAVEIII
The three main scenes
in this window represented the text-
He went and sold
all that he had and bought it.Thou was slain
and has redeemed us to God by thy blood.
Rejoice with me
for I have found my sheep, which was lost.
Above the first was
a waterfall "Whosoever is at thirst let them come to me and drink", above
the second was King David and his harp "Blessed are those that die in the
Lord", and above the third was a group of the instruments of the Passion
The Good Shepherd gives his life for the sheep.
The east window was
also stained glass, again dated 1854, and represented:
The Angels at
the Sepulchre - He is not here but is risen
The Heavenly Host
- Glory to God in the Highest
Two Angels at
the Ascension - The same Jesus shall so come even as you have seen
him go.
In predella panels
below were a martyr's crown, the beasts at the Nativity and a text. Above
were vigorously drawn and coloured foliated panels. The tracery lights
displayed the Symbols of the Evangelists.
Fund raising within
the hamlet enabled the replacement of a former panel depicting Ruth and Naomi, by William Wailes, a window of great artistic merit.
This was installed in 1994, having been secured from the Stained Glass
Museum at Ely Cathedral, by Keith Barley the glazier to York Minster.
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