The interior of the church has a number of interesting features. One of the most interesting is the remains of the mediaeval shrine of St. Edburg (Eadburga) which was apparently 'rescued' from Bicester Priory at the dissolution by Sir Simon Harcourt, the base is dated as 1320.
Please read the comment below on the true dedication of the Saint depicted in the painting on the screen! My thanks to Chrisi for the information.
The screen itself has a number of roughly carved peep-holes through which a kneeling person could watch the Mass being celebrated.
Terry, The painting on the screen is Saint Ethelreda (Audrey).
ReplyDeleteSaint Etheldreda was also known as Saint Audrey. It is said that she died as a result of a tumor on her neck, which gave rise to the tradition of selling necklaces made of silk and lace at St. Audrey's Fairs (fairs held to celebrate her feast day, which seems to have moved from late June to this date). The necklaces were often of poor quality and gave rise to the word "tawdry," which is a corruption of "St. Audrey."