Introduction

Church architecture is the literature of the Medieval Ages. Long before the era of printed books, when only the gifted few were able to write, men expressed their religious instincts and ideals in stone. In this laborious, yet beautiful and lasting medium, their art was given to the glory of God – for the use and delight of succeeding generations.

Our Parish Church, dedicated to St. Giles, patron saint of cripples and travellers, standing upon a mound at the centre of our village, is the most conspicuous object or landmark of our community, and is a particularly interesting specimen of it’s kind.

It has stood the ravages of war and weather throughout the centuries, a silent and symbolic monument to the enduring faith of our forefathers. Unsurpassed in charm and beauty by that of any other building, its solid architectural structure, and the exquisite grace of its interior, it is indeed a fitting tribute to the many ingenious master craftsmen of long ago and despite the march of progress, still remains today, the central pivot or hub on which revolves the whole circle of our parochial social life and its varied activities.

J.W. Ghent (c. 1961)