Thorington St Peter?s church
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Thorington St Peter?s church
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 6 Feb 2008
This poor little Norman round-tower church is almost unable to breathe. It is surrounded by trees and suffering from damp. On the Norman tower there is shallow arcading around the middle stage, with loopholes interspersed and lovely round-arched windows. The brickwork forming the octagonal ‘crown’ is a Tudor addition. The tower arch at the west of the nave is restored. The nave roof is of arch-braced construction, with angels at each principal. The octagonal font bowl is typical of the 13th century with arcading similar to that on the tower. The base is 200 years younger. The piscina is from the 14th century and has flush tracery decoration. Some of the benches are quite interesting. There are two parish chests, both of the 17th century, and the Royal Arms are those of George II.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.311886
Longitude
1.552389