A Church has been on this spot from at least 1190. This is a large town Church at the historic centre of Enfield, set in a shady churchyard on the north side of the marketplace (which has been in use since 1632) with the historic Enfield Grammar School next door.
Built of ragstone, flint rubble and brick with a substantial 14th Century tower, the church shows evidence of a long building history with features from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Beginning with the chancel in the 13th century the structure continues with the nave and tower a century later. The north and south aisles date from the same period. The arcades have 5 bays of quatrefoil piers carrying moulded and chamfered arches.
The chancel arch was widened in 1779 and its Doom painting destroyed. The present crucifix on the arch is a war memorial by Powells of Highgate and dates from 1923.
The Church's most important features are the monuments, which include those to many local worthies, officials and benefactors. Principal among these are the altar tomb and brass of Joyce, Lady Tiptoft (died 1446); the figures of Faith, Hope and Charity in black marble and alabaster by Nicholas Stone commemorating Martha Palmere (died 1617); and best of all the 3-decker alabaster and marble monument of 1646 to Sir Nicholas Raynton, builder of Forty Hall, with his wife and family. Many other interesting monuments and brasses can be seen within the church and the churchyard has some good 19th century tombs.
The Bell tower and 9 Bells, 8 of which are used for Change ringing Weekly The 9th Bell is the 'Service/Angelus' Bell and is dates 1680.
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