That "modernization" seems to have slaked the zeal for Victorian-era updates which eliminated such features in many other churches in the area. Crumbling of the church's blue lias stone led to its exterior being coated with cement. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.
That "modernization" seems to have reduced the desire for Victorian-era updates that eliminated similar features in many other churches in the area. Wear and tear of the church's blue lias stone led to its exterior being protected with cement. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.