The Saxon originals of the church at Ashleworth can be spotted inside by the herringbone stonework. The church’s hagioscope, or ‘squint’, has been re-opened, enabling a full view (mandatory in medieval times!) of the ceremony of bread and wine. The royal coat of arms, among the earliest in the country, has also been restored, though no one is quite sure if it’s those of Edward VI or Elizabeth I. The pulpit and priest’s stall are dated 1635 and the bells date from 1687.
