(A pollarded tree is one which has had its topmost branches pruned back in order to produce a close head of young shoots.)

There are stories of smugglers from the south coast stashing their goods in the woods around the village, conscious that it was easy to step across the county boundary, and escape any pursuing constabulary.

[1] Evidence of smugglers tunnels and stash holes have also been found under properties near the church and the now closed Hunters Moon Inn on Copthorne Bank.

[5] Some talk of villagers wearing their gold strapped around their bellies, but the most likely reason is probably tied to the traditional local trade of charcoal burning, where some of those working stripped to the waist found their skin turned yellow with the smoke.

Inside the church there are items such as the main altar, which is carved out of solid oak, war memorial tablets and the little carillon with two chromatic octaves.