History of the Church
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Some Important Dates Mid 10th Century - Building of Saxon church, corresponding approximately to the present nave. 12th Century - North aisle built. 1217 - Date of earliest incumbent known. Circa 1330 - Chancel extended to its present size. Circa 1380 - Tower and Spire erected and South aisle added. 15th Century - Side Chapels built at the end of the North and South aisles. 1618 Screen now at East end of South aisle given by Maurice Tresham. 1636 - Dallington Charity established. 1857 - Church interior completely remodelled. Tresham screen moved from chancel arch to present position. Norman piers on North side rebuilt. 1990 - Collapse of part of the floor led to discovery of Saxon skeleton and burial chambers under the South aisle. |
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