This week the Church Explorer takes you to Berkshire and St James Church Leckhampstead. I decided to visit the church after noticing it was one on my map that I had not been to. Looking at the church I could see it was relatively new so on looking up the history I found there was very little. The church was built in 1858/60 though there was one built back in 1050 as a chapel way found at Chaple Farm about I Km east of the church.
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Path taking you to the church and churchyard beyond
Very had to take a view of the south side of the church so I took a panoramic one
From the east
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The churchyard towards the boundary
The last few graves near the boundary fence, note the kite photo bombing me
Looking across to the south you can see the extension where more recent burials take place
I was pleased to see a cast iron marker in very good condition
Headstone
A cross with anchor and chain now with covering of ivy
Another cast marker with remnants of paint on it
The commonwealth War Grave of O.A.Rosier
Who stand among the rest of his family, The grave crosses are all cast iron
The porch and time to go inside
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There is a south aisle
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Then going over to the main aisle in the nave
Going in towards the chancel
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A verse from the bible is on a long painted plaque, typical of the Victorian era
Which gives a view of the nave and south aisle
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You can also get a good view of the chancel and choir stalls
Back in the chancel and a look down the nave
Near the door you can see this framed commemoration
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Some of the stained glass you can see in the church
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Different items from around the church
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There was only one memorial I could see along with more bible verse which was at the back of the church
The font and cover
What a well-designed church. Rather Arts and Crafty - all those brick patterns inside save it from being austere and make it very interesting and pretty. Some very pretty stained glass too.
ReplyDeleteYou have a point in how it looks, there area few around like that
DeleteWhat a gorgeous church. The graveyard is sort of sad, in a state of decay....
ReplyDeleteYes it does not reflect the beauty of the church
DeleteWhat a beautiful church, it looks so interesting x
ReplyDeleteIt was more so that I first thought
DeleteNice! The brick patterns on the interior are almost distracting but I like them on the outside.
ReplyDeleteI suppose it can be that way from the inside
Deletebeautiful church, website
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed
DeleteBilly - the brick patterns (especially inside) are unique and spectacular. I really like this church! The stained glass is also pretty. But my favorite shot is your last one - with the colored glass reflecting on the sill. Well done! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteNow that is always something to look out for when visiting a church on a nice day
DeleteThank you for showing me such a wonderful place
ReplyDeleteStunning shots as always, Thanks for sharing and for linking up to #MySundaySnapshot.
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