TG3121 : St Swithin's church

near to Ashmanhaugh, Norfolk, Great Britain

St Swithin's church
St Swithin's church
St Swithin's church is very small, with its round tower (rebuilt in 1849) being the narrowest in England; the church is extensively restored. Medieval survivals are a couple of benches and bench ends with (restored) animal carvings > LinkExternal link ; the bench next to the south doorway carries the date 1531; it and has carvings depicting shields and initials, and the symbols of the wounds of Christ > LinkExternal link. The tomb chest of Honor Bacon who, in 1591, died on the morning of her wedding day, is located in the southeastern corner of the sanctuary > LinkExternal link. The east window, dating from the early 19th century, is by William Morris & Co > LinkExternal link. The church is open every day. For more information see: LinkExternal link
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TG3121, 14 images   (more nearby - lo-fi)
Photographer
Evelyn Simak   (find more nearby)
Image classification
Geograph
Date Taken
Friday, 4 May, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 26 May, 2008
Category
Church   (more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 314 211 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:44.3200N 1:25.6371E
Photographer Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 314 211
View Direction
EAST (about 90 degrees)
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