St Laud’s Church Inside Tour – 6 West Window and Nave

The Nave with brass chandelier

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The brass chandelier in the centre of the Nave is a memorial to a member of the Rose family. It is dated 1783. The family memorial can be seen near the Cheyne monument in the graveyard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circular north pillars and large West WindowThe Nave has a north arcade of four bays supported on round pillars. The original pillars were put in place about 1250, the present ones in 1500 when the Nave was widened by about a foot and the clerestory added.

 

 

 

 

 

Octagonal south pillars

The south arcade with its octagonal columns dates from the 14th century. The beautiful West Window originates from the 14th century but was altered in the 15th century and has recently been fully restored. This is constructed with five cinque-foiled lights with vertical tracery heading up to a two-centred head. The overall effect of this window is that it makes the church so light without any artificial lighting.