This is a second visit to this church, the last time I was getting photos for another project I was doing and stopped at the church to get a few photos but I could not go inside as there was a Sunday service going on. This time I was on my way back from Bradfield Church and though I would quickly stop off to see if it was open. It was so I wasted no time and went in. You can see the original blog here
I found a little history on Wikipedia
"The church is a much-rebuilt 12th Century church is dedicated to St Laurence. The Norman doorway of the church of the date of its construction is particularly noted in its listing as is a "very rare 13th century polygonal apse". It includes 13th century lancet windows to left and right. It has a listing entry in the highest category under the statutory grading, Grade I"
The photos from inside were taken on my iPhone
St Laurence as you walk up the path from the South East end
Above the path ends at the porch, if you look at the original post you cab see the Norman Doorway
Right the path leading to the South East gate
The South side of the church
Above the West end with bellcote
Right looking over at the North side
Back around to the South East end
View of St Laurence from over the boundary wall
Your first look inside the church from near the door
Along the Nave to the chancel
Inside the apse
The altar flaked by a couple of memorials
A pano view of the apse
The three stained glass windows in the West end
Inside the apse the stained glass window on the left had side. Reflection from one of the other windows
The central window with altar cross on the sill
The windows on either side of the centre window
Right had window in the apse
On the North side is this stained glass window which had the remains of wall paintings on either side
The outline is well preserved and stands out
The South side by the pulpit you can see another that is not so well preserved
The South window from the pulpit
Left one of the nave windows, right the pulpit
Above a view down the nave from the pulpit.
Right the nav ehas box pews along the aisle
On the North wall of the church you can see the roll of honour for World War One
Below is a display with photos telling you off the men listed, the youngest being just 16
Memorial to Norman Donalson who is listed on the Roll of Honour
The two memorials on either side of the altar
Above memorial to Robert Hopkins
Another three memorials to members of the Hopkins family
Above a bequest leaving money to the poor of Tidmarsh
Left a frames print telling you about the wall paintings
The wording at the base of the frame
Left a clerks desk with right an eagle lectern
Think this was the thing that surprised me a huge frame supporting the bell cote
The wood frame is covered in carvings
One of the carved supports on the frame left while right a view of the roof space
The font which looks like it could be from the middle ages
Outside the churchyard is like I remember it
Though last time I did not take that many photo's of it
Even around the North side the grass here looked short compared to others I have seen
This is down the West end of the church looking North
Above an unusual wrought iron cross and the name plaque still clear
Left here we look East
Looking West
The East end of the church showing the apse
Above the headstone of Private E Bushell
I found this little piece on Google about the crash, seems Ronald
was the only one killed in the accident
Vimy F9187, 7Sqd Bircham Newton
Overturned at landing at night, Bircham Newton Airfield
AC1 Ronald Sinclair Watson (20) killed
Plt Off Robert Bruce Flemming unhurt
Plt Off Anthony Malone unhurt
AC2 Donald Charles Fredrick West unhurt
On the left a couple of crosses the one leaning is made of wood.
Right the top of this one has fallen off and lays at it's base
This was one of my favourites last time and I'm glad it is standing the ravages of time
Above looking over to the boundary wall.
Left snowdrops in the ivy
I will take my leave of you with this photo of more snowdrops near a cross.
Till Next time may I wish you all a wonderful week
It's always exciting when churches turn out to be more interesting than expected and this is a real beauty.
ReplyDeleteI have come across a few churches like that, I certainly did not expect to see the remains of medieval art on the windows like that.
DeleteWow, a lot more to see! Those wall paintings are amazing.
ReplyDeleteYes considering how old they are
Delete...Billy a lovely one. The angel and interior are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteShe is one of my favourites
DeleteHandsome building, lovely windows. The wood framing is striking.
ReplyDeleteNever expected the frame to be like that, normally they are just left alone
DeleteYou had good weather for your second visit. I'm glad you could go inside this time and look around. This is a church I would like to visit when back in the area, hopefully. It's beautiful. The ancient features are interesting such as the wall paintings and the carved wood. I also like those lancet windows with the wall paintings either side. They look modern and I like the patchwork style design probably featuring scenes and symbols associated with the area. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a good week.
ReplyDeleteThe area is steeped in History dating back before the Saxons, it's amazing what you come across
DeleteI have always found little churches like these fascinating cos like theres always some hidden feature inside waiting to be discovered. The eagle lectern is beautiful, water font - is that used for baptisms? and wooden carvings all cry out from the ages, awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt is the interior window views that really draw my eye, but also that tombstone with the angel.
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