The 14th century south aisle is separated from the nave by an arcade of six bays with octagonal columns. Part of the aisle was clearly intended for use as a chapel - the recess in the south wall is thought to have housed an altar tomb. Its original dedication is unknown but in 1953 it was rededicated to two saints popular in the 14th century, Katherine of Alexandria and Margaret of Antioch (1).
The stained glass windows are in memory of members of the Darling family, who lived at Langham Hall in the middle of the last century (2). |
The five trefoiled ogee lights of the east window represent respectively the Labourers in the Vineyard, the Sower, the Tribute Money, the Good Samaritan and two women grinding corn. Beneath the south aisle are three vaults in which lie the remains of members of the Thayer and Hinde families (3), who lived at Langham Hall in the 17th and I 8th centuries, and at least one (infant) Whitbread. |
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As part of the Renewal Programme, a modern vestry screen at the
west end of the south aisle was dismantled in 1997 and a new vestry created within the
tower. The area from the west end to the south doorway will be transformed into a
Baptistry and young people's area. |
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