This was the church I had meant to visit after visiting Stanlake but I spent longer there than I expected so left the visit fro another time. As it was I made second visit to Stanlake for more photos of the inside. Yelford is a very small village along narrow roads and you park opposite the front gates of some ones property and walk down a track that is almost hidden from view beside the entrance to the property
"The small Church of England parish church of Saint Nicholas and Saint Swithun may have been founded as a chapel by 1221, when Philip of Hastings was recorded as patron of the living. It was completely rebuilt in about 1500. It was restored at some time between 1869 and 1873, which may be when the bellcote was added"
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Porch leading to the church
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Left what looks to me like the stump of a preaching cross, right this came off the church roof
On the porch you can see this interesting looking carving
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If you rotate the photo it makes a little more sense. I'm told it is a window head carving from the 11th or 12th century. It could have come from Eynsham Abbey during the dissolution and the porch was built
Graffiti LT 1817 who ever that was
More graffiti which has even older dates on
Porch and main door in to the church
It was very light in the church so no need to turn the lights on
The church looking from the back
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Rood screen which is 15th century
The chancel with choir stalls either side
Altar and east window
The well dressed altar
Looking back to the rood screen
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No doubt these were added in Victorian times and have weathered the days, they are in better condition than others I have seen, the plinths probably held a statue of a saint at one time
Nice floral display in a brown jug
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The font which looks like it is as old as the church, the organ and pulpit on the other hand much more recent
The preacher can really see all his parishioners from here
What a pretty little church with so much of interest.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, such a pretty little church. Loved the quilt with the applique Nativity scene.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a pretty church, and certainly has seen a lot of years.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, I occasionally help out in my old village church garden when I am home. It's lovely that you shine a light on the hard work often found in churches, I always enjoy my visits
ReplyDeleteA small church with marvellous discoveries inside.
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I enjoyed reading. Wish you a very good week.
Many greetings by Heidrun
That's such a twee little place! Thanks for linking up and for sharing your snaps with #MySundaySnapshot.
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