Royal visitor sees church work

She was welcomed by Rev James Gibson to a service which followed a refurbishment project costing £2 million.

Work focused on the 14th century quire at the back of the building. Masonry fell from the ceiling six years ago, prompting a major programme to secure the 800-year-old foundations, stabilise the walls and replace stone slabs on the roof.

With the quire deemed unsafe, it had been boarded off from the rest of the church. It re-opened last year.

Following the service Princess Anne took time to chat with members of the congregation in the parish centre.