|
Fig. 696.—Deer Church. Ambry in Nave. |
Fig. 697.—Deer Church. Chancel Arch. |
Sockets in the wall at the springing of the chancel arch (see [Fig. 697]) indicate the former existence of a rood screen. In the south side of the chancel there remain the indications of a stair which led up to a narrow door, now built up, the sill of which is at about the level of the springing of the chancel arch ([Fig. 698]). Unless this led to some kind of pulpit from which an audience in the nave could be addressed, it is difficult to determine its use. The wall here on the nave side is so completely covered with ivy that this point could not be made out.
Fig. 698.—Deer Church.
Chancel Arch and High Door.
The walls appear to have been in part rebuilt, especially the south wall of the chancel near the east end, where there are visible, both outside and inside, stones having fifteenth or sixteenth century rosettes carved on them. In the east wall there is a finely carved heraldic stone ([Fig. 699]) with the arms effaced.
Fig. 699.
Deer Church.
Heraldic Stone.
There is an arched recess for a monument ([Fig. 700]) on the exterior of the south side of the nave at the west end, which can hardly be seen for the dense growth of ivy. The sculptured stones and coat of arms are evidently insertions.