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In the churchyard is a monument to the memory of Samuel
Rowsham and Elizabeth (?) which dates from the late 18th to the early 19th century. It is a Grade II listed building. To the west of the church is the
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and a priest's door in the south wall. The former
Sezincote Chapel in the upper floor of the north transept is approached by an iron stairway. The south transept has a
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is combined with those of St David, Moreton-in-Marsh, St Mary, Batsford, St Thomas of
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in its east wall and in its west windows are fragments of medieval stained glass. Along its south wall are two tombs bearing
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was built on the east end of the nave roof. During the following century the pyramidal roof was removed from the tower, and
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of six bells. The oldest two bells date from 1680, and were cast by
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