Former Saxon Church To West Of Priory House And Approx 10M South West Of Church Of St. Swithun

The former Saxon church, now a barn, is located to the west of Priory House and approximately 10 meters southwest of the Church of St. Swithun. It is part of Scheduled Ancient Monument No 360. The building dates back to the 11th century, with a significant rebuilding in the 14th century and alterations made in the 17th century. The structure is constructed from random rubble limestone, featuring some herringbone masonry, and has an asbestos roof.

It is a single-storey building with a six-bay roof and a barn porch on the north side, along with lean-to additions at both ends. The north side has a boundary wall that connects to the Church of St. Swithun. The central gabled porch has a low doorway with a timber lintel and plank doors. To the left of the porch is a two-light 14th-century window with Decorated tracery, which has been bricked up. To the right, there is part of a round-arched former doorway with one impost block, and a small single-light window from the 17th century is located in the angle with the porch.

The east end is gabled and features a blocked 14th-century east window with reticulated tracery, which is partially obscured by a lean-to that has a row of pigeon holes. On the south side, there is a central barn doorway with 20th-century sliding doors, an extensive area of herringbone work to the left, and a small plank door to the right with a timber lintel. A very small high-level window with a timber quatrefoil frame is also present.

Inside, the roof has been altered, likely in the 17th century, and consists of six bays with collar and tie beam trusses, along with various inserted struts. The east window is more complete on the interior. Excavations have shown that the east end was originally apsed, indicating that the church was lengthened during the 14th century. This building forms part of the Priory Farm grouping with the church.