St Bartholomew Fingest was the church I had been trying to get to before my detour. I had hoped to get to visit four churches. I did but missed the one I did want to visit. I did not take many photos in churchyard or the church
The parish church of St Bartholomew's dates from the early Norman period. It has an unusual tower, with a double vaulted roof. The church is a Grade I listed building.
From the churchyard
Another showing the roof
South view across the churchyard
Well worn path to the church
Collage of the tower
Another south view with a large fenced plot in the foreground
Last view of the double roof
The churchyard south west of the church
Commonwealth War Grave of Gunner I.V.Wing
Set of headstones over in the north west of the churchyard under a fir tree
From what I could make out they were related
View across the churchyard looking east note the wooded grave boards, there were a few in the churchyard
Inside looking down the nave
The chancel arch is wood with rood screen and rood cross
The rood cross
In the chancel
Altar and rails
The east window
Looking back through the rood screen
Organ
Royal coat of arms is a bit of a mystery for me with AR I can only conclude it belongs to Queen Anne 1702-1707
Collage of stained glass windows
Couple of bequests
Roll of Honour
Entry door
Last the font not sure of an age but maybe Norman
Till Next time may I wish you all a peaceful week
5 comments:
I found the website for this church. https://www.hambleden-valley-churches.org.uk/FINindex.htm I love the tradition of the groom carrying his bride over the church gate! AND they have given us two hymns and a recording of the bell ringing. Nice.
I loved the humble atmosphere inside this church, Billy. It certainly felt like a place where one could approach the Almighty and know He would listen and care. Blessings!
I do like the tower - it is very unusual and the stained glass is lovely.
The tower with the double roof is fascinating. Is there a specific term for it? And I’m wondering whether there are any other church buildings or towers of this kind… or whether this is a unique architectural feature!
It’s both highly interesting and exciting.
Thank you for sharing at
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Greetings by Heidrun 🌷
What an interesting design with the two rooflines and double vaulted tower and as Martha comments a humble interior - a fascinating tour with you today Billy, I have never seen wooden grave boards either.
Happy wanders!
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