St John’s Church, Farley Chamberlayne

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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Exterior of church   Date on the door   Architectural markings   A cross
The south side of the church   A date inscribed on the door   Architectural markings   A single cross
Crosses and an arrow   Crosses   Scratch dial    
Multiple crosses and an arrow   Multiple examples of crosses   A Scratch or Mass Dial