Set into the south wall inside the church is a small circular stone carved with a crucifix in low relief. It is only about a foot across, easy to miss at first glance, but it is one of the most unusual objects in the church.
The figure of Christ is carved in a very simple style, with a calm face rather than an expression of suffering. This has led some writers to describe it as an image of the “Triumphant Christ” — Christ conquering death rather than enduring it. Cox believed the stone dated from the Norman period, while others have suggested it may even be earlier.
The stone was rediscovered in 1842 when the church was being reordered and new pews were installed. It was then set into the wall and initially protected behind glass.