St Michaels Bryngwyn was the first of three nearby churches I had in mind to visit and the first two caused me to have a second visit due to my overexposing the external shots by having the wrong settings on the camera. The church dates back to the 13th century and has some interesting history you can see if you click the link at the beginning
The gate leading to the churchyard where you get a first view of the East end of the church.
There is a family plot to the right as you walk in
The path passes bu the South side to the porch. most of the graves are situated on this side
Go around to the west end where you see the triple window that end and the church topped with a bell cote
The North side does have a few graves some which are a little more modern
down the east end you will see a doorway. the rest of the North side is mainly grass
Above the porch which still has the original Oak roof
The door in the porch leading to the church
On one side of the porch is this headstone probably the tombstone of a medieval priest.
On the other side is this smaller one where you can see the skull above at the base
The headstone belongs to Thomas Williams who was a rector that died in 1724
Inside the church is lighter that I expected and quite simple compared to many of the other churches I visit. At the end of the nave is a high chancel arch
That takes you to quiet a large chancel
This shot looks down the nave from the entrance passage
Left looking towards the altar though the chancel arch
Right the altar and the East window
Looking back from the arch to the West end of the church
Left the altar decorated with it's cross and candle holders
This was to show the altar screen behind
The altar cross and reading stand with a crucifix on the screen behind
One of the windows in the chancel and Right the Ogham Stone dating back to the 7th-9th century
I was quite in awe seeing something that dates back that far
One of the two sets of Choir stalls
Left the door I pointed out in the North wall at the East end of the church and right a memorial to Rev Samuel Powell
On the North wall of the nave you will find the Village Roll of Honour
On either side of the chancel arch you find the pulpit and the small church organ
The pulpit view of the nave
Right most likely a commemorative plaque
Memorial to David Watkins
The font at the back of the church
Above the rather nice floral display at the base of the font and right the font cover
Nearby on the wall is an old photo showing the church before restoration
The rather substantial roof beams
Outside this is the view you get of the church from the road
The Headstones on the south side of the church
some with a coating of lichen
Left the family plot on the East end with its tomb stone
Right the blocked up North door with the original door in place
The churchyard from the path
There are qute a few tombs around as wel as a monument
Above the monumet with left the headstones near the Yew
These headstones stand near the West end of the church
Back looking west along the South side
Towards the church
Another smaller monument
As I was leaving I noticed this carving in one of the stones which depicts a female, turns out that on the East side is a male figure which I missed but after cropping the photo I have of the east end
You can just make out a figure of a man
I did not realise there were some 16th century headstones in the churchyard as I would have looked for them. Maybe I will get a chance to return sometime.
Till Next time I wish you all a happy and peaceful weekend
beautiful! :o)
ReplyDeleteSome wonderful old survivals in the church; I'm sure you'll be back.
ReplyDelete...Bill, a beauty, the interiors is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous shots. Centuries of memories, all here.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the Ogham Stone the most, looks almost Viking/Celtic.
ReplyDeleteFabulous details Bill, never mind you being in awe of the age of some pieces, I'm in awe at the age of everything! Although the indigenous culture of Australia is centuries old, the European settlement is relatively young in comparison ✨
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