St James Church, Braithwell
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St James Church, Braithwell
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 25 Jun 2014
The Domesday Survey of 1086 records 'In Braduelle there is a church and a priest'. The present church was begun in the 11th century as a one cell Norman church. An ancient tympanum dated AD 1120-1130 adorns the south door. It is carved from one piece of sandstone and also dates from 1120-1130.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.446322
Longitude
-1.203787