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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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At the far end, in the tiny chancel , the sanctuary light glowed.
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It has a nave, chancel and low embattled tower.
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The chancel was built in 173 3.
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The arch between the nave and the chancel is also Norman with zig-zag ornaments.
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The present church is a church of many periods, the most ancient part being the chancel .
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The present church is the chancel of the original church with Norman-style pillars.
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The semi-circular chancel is covered by a semi-dome.