St Mary Magdalene's church in Withersdale
Introduction
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St Mary Magdalene's church in Withersdale
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 17 Oct 2010
St Mary Magdalene's church is one of the smallest churches in the county. The nave dates from Norman times and the chancel was added in the 13th century. The building houses the original pews, box pews and two-decker pulpit > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2116919 - all dating from the early 17th century - and a contemporary west gallery. The Norman font bowl is resting on a brick base. It dates from about 1180 and has carvings on all four sides, all different. The most elaborately carved panel > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2116927 depicts a rosette above a human face, flanked by a chevron design and a foliated motif which might represent the tree of life.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.377426
Longitude
1.353514