The blocked door occurred during the Victorian renovation work in the chancel. Formerly the priest’s door leading out of the chancel to the priests’ house or presbytery. This allowed the clergy direct access into the consecrated part of the church. The remains of the foundations of the presbytery can be seen in the churchyard.
The Easter Sepulchre
The badly damaged arched recess on the north side of the chancel next to the priests’ door was decorated between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It traditionally displayed images to commemorate the Crucifixion, entombment, and resurrection of Jesus.
