St. Mary's is a medieval church in the Vale of Aylesbury. The church is maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust and is opened to the public. The nave, aisle, porches and tower are roofed in copper. The covering was replaced in 2002 following defects in the previous covering leading to water leaks. The copper was replaced using a long strip system with standing seems. The copper was laid over sheet boarding raised over the original roof boarding with ventilation gaps at eaves and ridge.
The church is raised on a mound at the edge of the village. It is in an exposed position. During period of high wind speed the new copper sheet can be heard drumming.
The copper has readily oxidised and turned a dark brown patina. Small areas of green patina have started to form.
The architect for the repair works is Philip Hughes. I was guided around the building by Gabriela Misuriello of the Churches Conservation Trust.
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