The North Aisle
Through the arcading the seating continues into the north aisle. In the 19th century the walls were shored up as they were in such dangerous condition until the 1863 restoration. Points of interest today are the roof, the oldest in the Church. Outside on the roof parapet can be seen the inscription:

R. T: R.B 1680

This is the mark of the churchwardens of the time Robert Tuck and Robert Burden. This means that the parapet and probably the roof were renewed during their church wardenship. Probably the same roof we now have, except for the lead, which is recently renewed.

The North Aisle Chapel.
This has a rare Jacobean houselling bench, used as a communion rail in the old form of a bench. We understand that this was found in the belfry and restored by the last Vicar of Lyneham. From an inventory made c.1900 it appears that it was used to rest coffins on for many years; now it is restored to its proper place and use.

The Altar in this Chapel is modem and has on it badges of RAF squadrons association with RAF Lyneham, the intention being that this Chapel should be particularly associated with the RAF. Unfortunately the furnishings and arrangement of the Chapel have never been completed as planned, presumably through lack of funds. Behind this Chapel and partly obscured by the Organ are two good perpendicular windows originally intended to light an altar set there.

The North Aisle Altar

The modern North Aisle Altar [bottom left], with many of the Royal Air Force Squadron plaques, that have been associated with the station since 1940. The Royal Air Force station opened as Number 33 Maintenance Unit on the 18th May 1940 with no ceremonies and very few people. The early record books indicate station strength comprised of 4 officers, 1 other rank and 15 civilians.

The North Aisle - No 47 Squadron Window
Along the North Aisle Chapel are three fairly similar designed windows of gothic arch shape split equally into three lower segments filled with clear glass diamond lattice panes, with rectangular borders. The window glass dates to medieval times. The window which is nearest the North Aisle Altar is in remarkable condition considering its age and weathering. The other windows have experienced some weather erosion and as expected for their heritage are slightly faded, however this does not spoil their splendour.

The middle window on the northern face has been replaced in September 2007 by a brand new design dedicated to No 47 Squadron, which has served at RAF Lyneham since February 1971. If you would like to know more about the new window read here