This was literally the first church I visited in 2023 a couple of days into the new year. My wife had to go to Ringwood for some businesses and the place she was going was near the church, in fact. we walked through the churchyard going there. As whet she was doing only too a few moments she went back to the car while I quickly took a few shots with my old iphone. Considering the history surrounding the town there is very little on the church in Wikipedia :-
"A church in Ringwood is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It was rebuilt in the 13th century and survived until 1853, when it was completely knocked down and rebuilt. The church contains a 15th-century monumental brass of John Prophete, Dean of Hereford and York."
On our way back through the churchyard
Couple of seats in this part
walking past the south transept
the west end
The door in the west end, does not look like it's used much
Path coming through the north side of the churchyard towards the church rooms
The north side of the church showing the transept
Churchyard over on the south west side of the churchyard path
chest tomb on the north side
these are beside the road on the west end of the church
doors open on the porch
inside looking down the nave
Panoramic view of the south aisle, main aisle and north aisle
in the chancel
the east window
looking back through the chancel arch to the nave
The organ in the north transept
This is the south transept which was in use as meeting place when I visited
There were a lot of stained glass windows in the chancel normal I would get a photo of each one but as my time was limited I just took a general view of both sides
There were some impressive memorials in the south transept like this one with the winged skull
This one was on floor level
on the west wall
looking down the south aisle
At the west end is this display case with wooden effigies in it
Interesting stained glass I did get photos of
Near the entrance you can see this tomb
on the top of which is this life size brass
The font with floral display
A lovely church again with much of interest to see. The memorials and hatchments are impressive and it is always good to find a tomb with a brass on it. I always wanted to go brass rubbing when I was a teenager although never did but I suspect these days it may not be allowed in case the brasses are damaged.
ReplyDeleteSome churches have reproductions you can rub
DeleteThis one is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you William
DeleteWhat a beautiful church! Thank you so much for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/02/spring-is-here.html
ReplyDeleteIt was, something I did not expect
DeleteChurchs are so amazing houses. You can just stand and look for many minutes
ReplyDeleteYes a lot longer that I took to look around
DeleteGlad you were able to go to Ringwood and visit this church. There are some interesting features and memorials. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteIt made the trip worthwhile for me
DeleteA very wonderful church. Especially the coloured windows are fascinating. I understood, that was luck to find this house.
ReplyDeleteThank you being part at
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Have a wonderful week. Greetings by Heidrun
I was lucky to get the chance to visit
DeleteYou still managed to see a lot considering you were only there for a short time! The colours in the east window are stunning. Those effigies look quite scary.
ReplyDeleteCertainly was a lot to see, I would like top have had more time
DeleteI adore the old style lamp post in the first picture. Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
ReplyDeleteYes that was a beauty
DeleteBeautiful structure.
ReplyDeleteIt was very impressive
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