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The Durham Ox, Orston
Surviving village pub in Orston, seen from the churchyard.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 13 Apr 2014
0.02 miles
2
The Durham Ox
Orston village pub
Image: © Richard Croft
Taken: 28 Aug 2008
0.02 miles
3
Orston church, Waterloo drum
Hanging on the wall of the north aisle. See http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/946520 for more details.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 13 Apr 2014
0.03 miles
4
St Mary, Orston - wall painting
On the north wall of the nave, probably dating from the 15th century.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 13 Apr 2014
0.03 miles
5
St Mary, Orston - eagle lectern
A fine example of the genre on an elaborate stand, probably late 19th century.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 13 Apr 2014
0.03 miles
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Dedicatory inscription on lectern, Orston church
Frustratingly there is nothing to record when the presentation was made. The complete lectern can be seen here http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3934043
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 13 Apr 2014
0.03 miles
7
Orston church, old strongbox
The inscription shows that this was made specifically for the church, in 1820 when C Gordon was the vicar. The names of the two churchwardens are illegible due to incrustation.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 13 Apr 2014
0.03 miles
8
Waterloo drum
Drum in St.Mary's church
The inscription below reads
THIS DRUM WAS USED AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
JUNE 18th 1815
and subsequently by the local village band at
The Orston Friendly Society Club Feast
This Feast was commenced with service in the church attended by
the Officers and Members of the Orston Friendly Society and the Village Band
Image: © Richard Croft
Taken: 28 Aug 2008
0.03 miles
9
St Mary, Orston - piscina and aumbry
An unusual combination of the two functions, with the piscina projecting to allow for a cupboard (aumbry) at the back. 13th century.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 13 Apr 2014
0.03 miles
10
Cottages on Launder Street
Typical brick cottages, probably early 19th century, seen from the churchyard.
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust
Taken: 13 Apr 2014
0.03 miles