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View of Turvey village from the South
Looking down towards the village from a vantage point on the minor road /bridleway to Hardmead, with a height difference of about 30 metres. The mediaeval tower of All Saints church
Image is clearly visible.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 8 Mar 2009
0.08 miles
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All Saints, Turvey: Higgins mausoleum
Several of the members of the Longuet-Higgins family, historic Lords of the Manor of Turvey, are buried in this mausoleum in the north-east corner of the churchyard. It is separately listed grade 2. The Biblical quotation that starts on the side shown here runs round all four sides: "What man is he / that liveth / and shall not / see death?"
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 7 Mar 2009
0.08 miles
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All Saints, Turvey: Tomb of John, 2nd Lord Mordaunt
Three of the Lords Mordaunt and their wives are buried in the church in these elaborate tombs. A full description, photographs and genalogy can be found at http://www.mordaunt.me.uk/tudor.html
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 7 Mar 2009
0.10 miles
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All Saints, Turvey: east window
The three principal lights of the east window show Christ's Triumphal entry to Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Although the church has some ancient fabric, the stained glass windows are 19th century.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 7 Mar 2009
0.10 miles
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All Saints, Turvey: nave looking east
The parish church demonstrates a variety of architectural forms. The nave was restored and the chancel rebuilt by Scott in the 19th century. See http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=431164 for the list description.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 7 Mar 2009
0.10 miles
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All Saints, Turvey: south aisle
The church is Grade 1 listed. Parts of it date back to the 13th century but the south aisle was added by Sir G.G. Scott in the 19th century.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 7 Mar 2009
0.10 miles
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All Saints, Turvey: north side
The church is Grade 1 listed. For the south side see
Image Like many village churches it has evolved over 1000 years or more - see the list description http://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=431164 for more details.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 7 Mar 2009
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Gable wall on the old vicarage
Probably just the builder showing off his skills in a house that many people would see and visit in such a prominent location.
Image: © Michael Trolove
Taken: 25 Jan 2012
0.11 miles
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Turvey Village Centre
The church of All Saints can be glimpsed in the background and the former Rectory in mock-tudor style is visible on the right. The Rectory overlooks the village green, is Grade II listed and was built in 1872.
Image: © Nigel Stickells
Taken: 5 Apr 2007
0.11 miles
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Turvey: Carlton Road
Image: © Michael Garlick
Taken: 25 Jul 2023
0.12 miles