Saturday 8 June 2019

St Michael & All Angels Lyonshall


Lyonshall is a village that is situated along the A44, you pass by the church which is situated on a hillside. I have long thought about visiting as we drove past on many occasions but until now I could never figure out where to park, as my van was at the dealer having some work done I was given a loan car and found the carpark beside the church so stopped off for some photo's. I can find little history on the church but it does date back to the 11th century, I did find some detail on St Michael & All Angels on Britain Express who come to the rescue so if you world like to read more click on the link





The top view is from the churchyard to the right of this photo on the left which is along the footpath from the entrance




The church looks impressive and the wood framed porch tends to make you want to see more














Looking from the West end which is where I came in after parking up




The East end

















The tower on the West end with the chapel on the South East side










Looking back towards the church from the far end of the churchyard




Here we look to the church from one of the footpaths
Right the porch on the South side of the church
Time to go in I think
Look down the nave aisle you see arches either side dividing off the North & South aisles
Across the chancel you find a rood screen
Go in the chancel and you find choir stalls either side with the organ a little further on





The altar with cross
Behind which is this superb stained glass window





The organ left with right one bank of choir stalls


















Look the opposite way to the back
you see the font centre




The font which stands on pillars topped with a floral display
The pulpit stands on legs




and you get a good view form it
Right a floral display of lilies





more lilies on a window sill




an older stained glass window and more modern version on the right

















Sad reminders for the Murdo family with memorials to them




I spotted this headless effigy by a wall and wondered as to its history
The bible on the lectern





View from the South aisle to the pulpit and one of the eagle lectern the bible is on


















More of the wonderful stained glass in the church












My favourite  a lancet window





There are some rather nice murals





which you can see in the church

Here we look down the North aisle
and along the South







At the back on either side are memorials which you can see on the wall















Above the arches on either side are more memorials to various people and families though reading them comes a little hard at that distance












On one side of the entrance in the South aisle you find the Roll of Honour which is about the only thing that is lit up and rightly so













A wonderful display of lilies is on show as you walk in and this horses head with a crow on poppies on it






Tall candle holders like either side of the church aisle
in the door that takes you to the base of the bell tower is this stained glass panel depicting St George




Outside in the churchyard you find it a very large space. The photo on the right was taken as I came into the churchyard from where I parked up












Look north and it seems to go on forever



















Most of the churchyard is well kept
with a good selection of monuments











The lower part of the churchyard is more over grown and given back to nature







There are a few family vaults like this fenced one which have had new inscriptions added to to them by the family as the old ones were eroding





You could spend a good time looking around all the monuments and Tombs chests here




Like the ones here on the East end of the church.
Left looking North across the churchyard , the far side  are more recent burials






This part is just North of the Tower




Lots of different crosses near the church
The one angel I came across in the Churchyard, watching over her charge





As you can see the churchyard is immense
Ivy also grows wild in parts





and nature looks after these graves in the lower part of the Churchyard
I will leave you with this view towards Lyonshall looking over the lower churchyard. Till Next time have a peaceful weekend and remember those who gave their lives 75 years ago in the D Day landings  RIP

7 comments:

  1. What a marvelous church. You've photographed it beautifully.

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  2. A beautiful church, Bill. The stained glass windows are lovely and of wonderful images that touch the heart. Thank you for sharing your photos. Joining with you in thinking about those who gave their lives 75 years ago during the D-Day landings. May they rest in peace. Wishing you a good day and a peaceful week, Bill.

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  3. Hello Billy!
    Very interesting and historic church.
    This cemetery is unusual.
    Billy another great relationship.
    Happy Sunday.

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  4. ...Bill, you have another wonderful church. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. I like that wood-framed porch and the St. George window. Have a nice week.

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  6. So many wonderful details Bill, the stained glass windows are too beautiful. St Michael's is a marvelous ancient old church, well maintained and loved by the look of it ✨

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