The church of St Andrew in Scole - view east
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The church of St Andrew in Scole - view east
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 21 Mar 2010
St Andrew's church > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1766120 - situated on an elevation beside the old Roman road which overlooked the crossing on the River Waveney - dates from the 13th or 14th century. The original church was built with flint and freestone. It was extended in the following centuries and a major restoration was carried out in the 19th century when the chancel floor was raised and most of the original poppy head pews removed. On Boxing Day 1962 the church was gutted by fire: roof, organ, recently installed reredos, most of the pews, the heating system and the stained glass east window were destroyed. The C15 octagonal font > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1766144 is the sole medieval survivor. It was agreed to rebuild the church to its original layout with a new stained glass window and modern furnishings and the church was reconsecrated in September 1964. The stunning east window > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1766154 is by Patrick Reyntienne.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.367154
Longitude
1.1585