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The spire fell in about 1500, destroying the south aisle which was not rebuilt. The south wall of the nave has large four-light windows. The remaining bay of the south arcade opens to the south transept. The four-bay north arcade with double-chamfered arches and cruciform abacuses is late
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Leedsgate Farm (private property) included the theatre, gym and chapel for the airbase.
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