north mymms church, hertfordshire

the c14 west doorway looks to have been recently replaced with this copy. I don't know what state the original was in, so am unable to judge the need for such a drastic measure. regardless, the replacement has been well carved, and the c19 ironwork on the doors is great. my main concern with both the ironwork and the stone is that it is all craft and no art; it lacks individuality and soul, and slick perfection is no equal to something that comes from the heart.