History
The spire was added to the 14th century tower about the year 1362. The
structure is an oak frame, clad with lead, and an interior view of the
timber frame is one of the most remarkable sights in the whole church.
Where the top of the stone tower and base of the wooden spire meet no
fixing is apparent, so that the spire merely sits balanced unattached on
the top of the tower.
It rises to a height of 70m (228 ') above the ground and leans 2.89m (9'
6'') to the south-west. The spiral twist at the base is about 45° from
west to east.