Parish church [7]
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Parish church [7]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 13 Jul 2022
In the churchyard of the church of St. George, is this stump of a cross shaft and base. Possibly 14th century of limestone. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1089844 A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015426 The Anglican parish church of St. George was built in the 12th century, partially rebuilt and the tower added in the 15th century, and restored in 1868. Constructed partly of limestone rubble, partly of squared, dressed and coursed limestone, all under a stone slate roof. The interior was painted by the Rev. Wiggin and the firm of Clayton and Bell circa 1871. Much of the nave and chancel walls are stencilled in purple rectangles to look like stonework, with foliage decorations around door and window openings. Listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1341104
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Image Location
Latitude
51.839548
Longitude
-1.855826