The 15th century octagonal font,
with a 17th century cover
This wonderful 17th century tomb
of John Thorneycroft occupies much of the west wall of the Milcombe
Chapel
The 15th century rood screen is beautifully gilded and painted
Closeup of the rood screen. Some
of the panels on the screen have floral emblems, and some, like
this one, have gilded grotesques
Panel of the rood screen. During
the Reformation many rood screens were quite literally defaced
- the faces of saints were scratched out, as in this example.
Beautifully carved Norman doorway in the sanctuary (beside the
altar). The carving is remarkably well preserved; crisp and clean.
Cherubs adorning a memorial in the Milcombe Chapel
Caved corbel head in the chancel
Again in the Milcombe Chapel; the space between the two large
south windows of the chapel is filled with this lovely 15th or
16th century wall painting. The painting depicts the journey of
a sinner through stages of his life.
Another look at the medieval wall painting in the Milcombe Chapel.
Column capital in the aisle of Bloxham church. The carving is
quite remarkably intricate and cleanly done.
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