Little Compton : St Denys

Medieval in origin the most distinguishing feature of the existing building is the 14th century rustic saddle-backed south tower of 14th century. This is the only medieval part left following the rebuilding of nave and chancel in 1863-4 by E.G. Bruton (1826-99).

About this church

The most interesting features of the interior are the stained glass windows. The south chancel window is a small patchwork of fragments brought back from a French church ruined in the First World War. The reredos below the east window is an Arts & Crafts metal relief panel . The south aisle contains two postwar windows by Hugh Easton (1905-65). The historical scenes relate to Bishop William Juxon, (d.1663) deposed as Bishop of London during the Civil War and the priest who accompanied Charles I at his execution. During the War he lived at the Manor adjoining the church, and was made Archbishop of Canterbury by Charles II at the Restoration in 1660.

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