St John’s Church, Farley Chamberlayne
The church of St John is in an isolated position on chalk downland with extensive views. The church consists of nave, chancel and bell-turret. The chancel and nave date from 1130-60, although the windows and other details are later.
Photographs, taken by members of the Medieval Graffiti Survey, are shown below.
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| The south side of the church | A date inscribed on the door | Architectural markings | A single cross | |||
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| Multiple crosses and an arrow | Multiple examples of crosses | A Scratch or Mass Dial |







