Wing - Church of All Saints

The Church of All Saints is one of the most interesting Anglo Saxon churches in England. Its architectural features range right through to Victorian times with, rarest of all, the Saxon apse and crypt, dating from around 970 and one of only three in the country. The extent of the Saxon fabric is awe-inspiring and includes the chancel arch, nave arcades and North aisle. Other features include both Norman and Perpendicular fonts a Jacobean pulpit, a tall rood screen and, in one window, fragments of 14th century glass. There is a brass in which porter Thomas Cotes, d1648 kneels, arms raised appealingly. The bowl in the octagonal font is supported by figures of ministering angels. The rather spectacular Renaissance classical to Sir Robert Dormer, dated 1552 that is the finest of its date in England, it has garlands and ox skulls, very grand surround of Corinthian columns and entablature. No sign of Sir Robert. Wing used to be a Royal Manor, so the church is of considerable size.