NHER 8858 (Building record) - St Paul's Church, Thuxton, Garvestone

A medieval and later church with early origins. The building consists of a short west tower with a south stair turret and an octagonal top, a nave, north porch, demolished south aisle, demolished south chapel, and a chancel. The earliest element of the church is part of the north nave wall, which is Late Saxon or Early Norman. The chancel was extended east in the 13th century, probably at the same time the tower and south aisle were built. In the 15th century, the nave was raised to incorporate its large new north windows and a south clerestory; at this time, the upper part of the tower was added, the top of the belfry being removed later. The south aisle was demolished in the 17th or 18th century. Restorations took place in the 19th century. Inside is an important example of a Norman font, and fragments of medieval glass can be seen in the west window and north chancel window. The east window has a late 19th century crucifixion scene.