Shelley All Saints church
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Shelley All Saints church
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 6 Aug 2007
There are not many churches with the tower on the north of the nave. This is one, with very shallow crenellations on the parapet. The tower, which was built in the 14th century, postdates the church by about a century. It is unlikely that a church existed here long before then. The half-timbered porch has seen better days and is in a poor condition. The outside of the church is not much better, especially the north side. It is in the nave where the interest lies. Lying on her tomb, hands in prayer, is Dame Margaret Tylney (1598), dressed in black and head resting on two cushions. In the Tylney chapel, there are other memorials, but it is now utilised as a storage area. The reveals are lined with carved panelling. Tylney heraldry is recorded on the chancel wall. The Royal Arms are of George III.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.007315
Longitude
0.957618