There is evidence for disruption of the Roman brick courses at the east end, probably the scars left by removal of an apsidal sanctuary. This is evidence for a three-celled Norman church. However, the chancel is more elongated than is normal for churches of this plan, prompting the suggestion that the present nave was added to a pre-existing 2-celled apsidal church. There is little room for doubt that the church predates the southward deflection of the High Street caused by the building of the castle in the later C11.<1> The church is one of the earliest of the town's churches after St Runwald's from its High Street location.<2>

Site Assessment = No threats but any opportunity should be taken to assess possible Saxon reuse of Roman structures. The church is on the possible forum site of the Roman town.<1>