Broad Hinton, The Church Interior c.1955

Photo ref: B377006

More about this scene

Ponting restored this Early English church in 1879. The aisles were probably removed from the nave - there is evidence that they existed in the 13th century. The chancel arch was moved in the 19th century to connect the chancel and the organ chamber. The ashlar-faced west tower is Perpendicular, with a tall arch towards the nave and a stair turret rising above the battlements. The roof has tie-beams and hammer-beams with pendants, and is dated 1634. Small Norman fragments can be found at the east end of the nave. The Gothic-style pulpit is of 1843, with parts from the 18th century. The stained glass shown in the photograph is probably by Clayton and Bell. The large number of monuments include a coffin lid in the chancel with a foliated cross under a lady's head in relief in a quatrefoil. A good example of Early English style can be found in the tomb of Sir William Wroughton, 1559, which has a canopy and inscription in a fine strapwork cartouche. Sir Thomas Wroughton, 1597, and his wife have a larger six-poster standing monument. Colonel F Glanville, killed in action fighting for the King at Bridgwater, 1645, and John Glanville, 1673, are also commemorated.

An extract from Wiltshire Churches Photographic Memories.