Meldreth, Holy Trinity

The Chancel, nave and lower part of the tower are from the 12th century. Look for the scalloped capitals at the springing of the nave/tower arch. In the 15th century a south aisle was added along with the arcade and clerestory windows. The north wall then had to be raised and the angel corbel roof rebuilt. Look for the late 15th to early 16th century slender pulpit, the (originally painted) 17th century font and the wall paintings in the Chancel. At least one of the 18th century chandeliers came from St ‘Bene’ts’ in Cambridge. The modern lights were designed by Stephen Dykes Bower, an architect who continued in the Gothic style when it had long gone out of fashion.