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Nave

The nave is the oldest part of the church and is believed to have been built between 1160 and 1180. Originally, it would have been lit by small round-headed windows like those in nearby Upton church. The present window in the north wall dates from the 14th century and was restored in 1962 in memory of John and Alice Mary Harris, who died in 1943 and 1945 respectively. To the left of this window is a small trefoiled (three-lobed) niche, which would originally have housed a statue. Further west along this wall is a Norman doorway and the stonework of a former fireplace.

In 1962, the nave roof was condemned and a new high-pitched roof similar to that of the chancel was built after the walls were strengthened. It was during this work that the blocked north doorway was uncovered. Also at this time, a recess approximately 18 inches deep was discovered within the wall behind the pulpit. This may have contained a stair to give access to the rood screen. According to William Hewett, a surgeon of East Ilsley and author of a history of the villages in the Compton Hundred published in 1844, this was "gaudily painted". A hole has been left to show the extent of the evidence found to date. The two-bay arcade separating the nave from the south aisle dates from the early 13th century. The pointed arches are single chamfered and supported by a central column with a moulded capital and base. The responds are chamfered and at the springing are moulded abaci. To the west of the arcade on the south wall of the nave is a square-headed window of two cinque-foiled (five-lobed) lights. 

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