The Font
The font dates from the 13th century and probably dates back to
the original church on the site.
It is octagonal in shape and remarkable because it has two shallow
sunk panels on each of its eight sides.
Each of these panels probably contained a carving of a single figure,
but they have all been effaced.
The bowl is supported by eight columns which are a later addition and may have replaced earlier columns.
The Pulpit
The 19th century pulpit is considered by some to be the finest
feature of
The pulpit is constructed of stone with marble and alabaster shafts and supported by a well carved group of large angels.
It was designed by Newman & Billing in 1861 and was erected by the
Prior to this there was a Jacobean oak pulpit that was sold for 10 shillings and is now in a church in Sevenoaks.
The Piscinas
The 13th century piscina on the south wall of the sanctuary is one of the Church’s most telling original features, with its cinquefoiled ogee arch and hood-mould with a ballflower base making a rare appearance in south east England.
There is an identical piscina on the east wall of the south aisle but without the hood-mould. The piscina situated at the east end of the north aisle is in similar style, but is not thought to be in its original position.
Just inside the porch door on the south side there is a stoup in 13th century style. On the same wall there is another niche which may been an aumbry or piscina.