Weston All SaintsArchaeology
Exterior
The west tower consists of two stages: the lower stage dates from the 13th century and the top stage from the 14th century; the spire is octagonal and has a finial and weathercock.
The south porch dates from the 14th century and has a slab roof with a roll moulded ridge.
Each side of the 16th century nave clerestory has four triple lancet windows (two with round and two with pointed heads) in plain square reveals.
The four-bay north aisle has a blocked chamfered, pointed-arched doorway with two single restored late 14th century triple lancet windows to the east and a single one to the west; the west end of the aisle has a 15th century triple lancet window and the east end has a late 14th century triple lancet
The south aisle is of four bays and has a late 14th century triple lancet window at the east end and a similar lancet (restored in the 20th century) at the west end. On the south side has to the east two 15th century, partly restored, double lancets and to the west a late 14th century restored triple lancet of similar design, with square headed reveal.
On the north side of the two-bay chancel is a restored 15th century quadruple lancet on the west and the east end has a restored 14th century quadruple lancet. The south side has a central 15th century priest's door flanked by single 15th century triple lancet windows.
Internal features
The nave arcades are from the late 13th century and consist of four bays; they have octagonal piers with moulded bases and capitals, one with dogtooth. The arches are double chamfered and rebated.
The 14th century tower arch is double chamfered and rebated, dying into chamfered surround. It has a timber screen with central door and above, leaded light, dating from the 20th century.
The 14th century chancel arch is double chamfered and rebated, with moulded octagonal imposts with beast corbels.
North arcade |
South arcade |
Tower arch |
Nave and chancel arch |
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