1823

Standing on high ground it normally escapes flooding, but had a depth of 2 foot of water inside during the flood of this year. This must have caused damage and from 1844 there is a record of work being undertaken on the body of the church.

1844

Restoration of the church began on the north porch, originally brick it was replaced with a new stone porch. Soil to a depth of 3 feet was removed from the north side of the church, and windows were re-glazed as required. New finials were put on the roof. Inside the wall on the north side had its plaster removed, and the revealed stone was re-pointed.

1845

The south porch was restored; it is believed that 2 sundials shown on a painting of 1812, placed just under the roof apex were destroyed during this time. Inside more plaster was removed form the walls, windows which had been blocked had the masonry removed and were re-glazed. Additional land was purchased on the north-west of the church by subscription.

1846-1848

Floors were lowered and new seats and pulpit were put in

1847

The gallery was removed, the organ that was sited on the gallery was re-located to the Jesus Chapel

1848

A note in the register entered by Rev. J Green refers to a break in of the church during the night of 22^nd July 1848, when burglars made off with the iron bound chest containing the parish Register Books. The chest was recovered the next day from the Brook, still with its contents although the books were damaged by water, and all had to be re-bound, some are now in a very delicate state.

1854-1865

During this period gas was installed supplying the first artificial heat, and also replacing the oil lamps used for lighting.

1855

A new organ was installed at a cost of £530 plus the old organ given in part exchange.

1855-1856

East wall of the chancel was faced with ashlar and its windows renewed

1860

Chancel seats were made

Circa 1878

Around this time a new alter table was given by Rev. Meade, who inadvisably donated an old one of circa 1600 which had been stored in the Dove Chamber over the south porch, to the village of Offord Darcy. Upset at its removal Mr Charles Rowley arranged for its return, and it now used as a communion table.

1880

Pinnacles of the tower were renewed

1883-1885

The sanctus bell-cote was restored and the vestry enlarged

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