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All Saints Church Moulton POI – Styles of Columns or Pillars

There are different styles here. The earliest columns are at the east end of the nave and consist of four shafts arranged around a central column. Others are of solid round construction. The variation…

All Saints Church Moulton POI – Lady Chapel

The Lady Chapel in the south aisle is now dedicated as a prayer corner. The evidence of fixing points show it was screened off from the rest of the Nave and used for private prayer. The piscina in the…

All Saints Church Moulton POI – 16th century altar table

A 16th century altar table is housed in the former lady chapel, now used as a prayer corner. It was originally a domestic dining table which was used as an altar in the Nave during the civil war when …

All Saints Church Moulton POI – The Sedilia Alcoves

These were alcoves built into the south wall of a church by the high alter. They were seats for the clergy ( the priest celebrating Mass, the Dean and sub deacon). They belong to a period when the chu…

All Saints Church Moulton POI – The Walled Up Door and Easter Sepulchre

This door was blocked up during the Victorian renovation work in the chancel. Formerly it was the priest's door leading out of the chancel to the priests' house or presbytery. This allowed the clergy …

All Saints Church Moulton POI – East Windows Details

The stained glass east window in the restored chancel is a depiction of Christ in glory and was installed by parishioners in memory of the Reverend Jackson, the vicar of Moulton 1866-1889. The top pan…

All Saints Church Moulton POI – The Reredos

The ornamental panel behind the altar is displayed in 5 sections representing the 5 wounds of Christ. The decoration of the panels show symbols associated with the crucifixion as depicted in the gospe…

All Saints Church Moulton POI – Details of Screen (Devotional Marks)

The plain panels in the chancel are largely obscured by the choir stalls. However, there are a number of significant devotional marks with direct reference to the restoration of the monarchy in May 16…

All Saints Church Moulton POI – Communion Rail

The altar or communion rail is part of the Victorian renovation work and separates the chancel from the sanctuary. During the civil war the use of the sanctuary and chancel was largely abandoned in fa…

All Saints Church Moulton POI – Lectern

This Victorian lectern, or reading stand (from the Latin word to read) is used at most services today it is the place from which the Bible and prayers are read, and read, and at which some services ar…

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