Other Points of note
The south aisle was re-built in 1856 by Gilbert Scott
who incorporated in its arcade much 13th century Caen stone from the original
aisle, some of it, as in the tower, being reddened by fire, perhaps in 1377
when the French landed here on their way to attack Lewes.
The arches of the south aisle looking towards the west. To the left is the
old font sitting on the window and the church organ can be made out through
the middle arch.
The present font is a replica of the original (early
English-1190-1245), which can still be seen at the church (found in the vicarage
garden), cut from solid chalk. It sits on on a 14th century window at the
west end of the south aisle. Nearby is a built-in carved corbel, probably
from the corbel-table of the tower, which was uncovered during the Scott restoration
in the north-west quoin of the nave. (see below)
The font is presently situated in the south aisle on the right as you enter
the church. As you can see from the original (upper left), it is a perfect
copy of the bowl on a surmized base of six columns. The lid is wood with English
metalwork laid on the surface.
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