This week the church Explorer revisits St Lawrence North Hinksey I visited in 2010 I featured it in a blog in 2018. The church itself dates back to the 12century and has some interesting features to it. You can read a better account on Wikipedia
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This scene has not changed it still has the old preaching cross pillar though I can find no information in it
Along to the west end an the tower, there is no access around the north side as such
West end and the south side of the church
From the first visit the chancel window, I could make out the stained glass which made me want to see inside
Lancet and lower window which I was told was for something I have forgotten
East end
the porch from the first visit where I found the door locked
Older headstones and chest tomb
The carvings on the headstone still in good condition
Looking towards the road and more older headstones
Another old headstone with inscription and carvings still in good condition
The sole Commonwealth War Grave of Pioneer W.G.Barston
Under the yew tree the wild area with headstones amongst it
Going up to the west end of the churchyard this headstone with an anchor and chain on it
Over the far west end of the churchyard the headstones are a little more modern
The grave here belonged to a child, I'm assuming the memorial is their parents
On my recent visit the porch is open
Inside a Norman doorway which may or not be a reproduction, it looks in very good condition considering
Turn around and you see the organ loft, I think the door leading up was locked
In the chancel
The altar table and cross
From the chancel arch looking to the organ
The pulpit
With the roll of honour in pride of place
Nearby the roll for the Second World War
The reproduction chancel arch of the Victorians
In the earlier photos of the nave on the left hand side is a door, behind are these stairs that would have lead to a rood loft
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Some of the beautiful stained glass in the church
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Memorial which is quite detailed in the carvings
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The top with cherubs and skulls
One of the tombs in the chancel
Belonging to Thomas Wells and his family, Thomas died in 1635
This one over to the side is not as old
The roof joists in the chancel which are really old Though I doubt they are Norman
Looking back out of the chancel through the arch
The roof of the nave
The 15th century font
A lot of history in these walls. Quite impressive.
ReplyDeleteI though there would be when I first went there
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ReplyDeleteUm abraço e tenha um bom Domingo.
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Thank you Francisco
DeleteWhat a lovely church. In what is now the organ loft, I imagine a little band of parish musicians playing, as they did in Thomas Hardy's time. The cherubs and skulls made for a very expensive memorial.
ReplyDeleteThe final photo of the book brought tears to my eyes, I have to say. I would say the same for my dad. Much missed.
It was a lovely church to visit. The book was not something you see often in a cemetery and I like the inscription
DeleteWhat a cute little church. The headstones are so interesting too x
ReplyDeleteThe were very interesting
DeleteWonderful church! Well photographed too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda
DeleteIt's a solid looking church that seems to have lasted the test of time. The interior also gives a sense of history. The organ is impressive. I would love to hear a congregation singing a hymn as the organist plays.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful church.
ReplyDeleteI have been lucky to hear the organ played in a few churches when I visited but never a congregation
DeleteAbsolutely fascinating. I am always entranced by old cemeteries, but the interior of the church is equally fascinating. I could spend hours exploring inside and out.
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You could spend a quiet time looking around any church and the churchyard at some of the headstones
DeleteBeautiful architecture. I like walking in the local cemeteries and seeing the old, old tombstones and names. Feel like they're bit remembered that way, and seeing the names sometimes is interesting.
ReplyDeleteThen you would love some of the old ones here then
DeleteEverything about this old church is just beautiful, and I'm fascinated by all the stories it could tell. Those windows are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYes I bet they have heard some tales over the years
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ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic tour of this magnificent old church.
I enjoyed your blog and thank you for visiting mine. The church was much nicer that I expected.
DeleteSuch beautiful buildings and images. Thanks for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome tour of an amazing place!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!