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Sally-Beth MacLean, 18-Jun-08; Sally-Beth MacLean, 18-Jun-08; Gord Oxley, 17-Jul-08;
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2008
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Paul MacLean

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The Norman chancel has been mostly rebuilt.
Submitted by serafinm on
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Sally-Beth MacLean, 02-Jun-08; Sally-Beth MacLean, 02-Jun-08; Sally-Beth MacLean, 02-Jun-08; Sally-Beth MacLean, 04-Jun-08; Sally-Beth MacLean, 04-Jun-08; Sally-Beth MacLean, 04-Jun-08; Gord Oxley, 13-Jun-08; Carolyn Black, 19-May-09;
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2008
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Paul MacLean

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The chancel arch dates from the Victorian restoration of the church in 1877--8. The narrow chancel, with 3 large 3-light windows on the S wall and a large E window, was restored at the same time. The oak roof, with 6 carved angels in the cross-beams, is 15th c.
Submitted by serafinm on
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Sally-Beth MacLean, 28-Aug-07; Gord Oxley, 30-Aug-07; Sally-Beth MacLean, 26-Sep-07; Sally-Beth MacLean, 26-Sep-07; Sally-Beth MacLean, 26-Sep-07;
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2007
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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The chancel of the church has been much altered since the late 15th c. when it was recorded as the venue for performances.
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Sally-Beth MacLean, 19-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 31-May-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 06-Mar-06; Sally-Beth MacLean, 06-Mar-06;
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1999
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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The late 15th c. painted oak rood screen has remained intact, suggesting that it would have formed the backdrop setting for performances in the central nave space. The lower panels contain the figures of various saints, as well as a green man.

The rood above the screen is early 20th c.
Submitted by serafinm on
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Sally-Beth MacLean, 06-Apr-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 06-Apr-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 21-Apr-05; Sally-Beth MacLean, 26-Apr-05;
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2003
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Sally-Beth MacLean

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The oak communion table in the chancel probably dates from the mid-16th c.