This small opening gives access to the anchorite cell in the north wall of the chancel. An anchorite was a person who took a vow of stability, that is to remain for the rest of their lives in their cell which was attached (or 'anchored') to the wall of the church. They would receive food from the village and villagers would come to them for spiritual counsel. The cell consists of a recess in the outside wall of the church with a small window through which the hermit could take part in worship.