2016

SK7958 : Virgin Mary graffiti

taken 8 years ago, near to North Muskham, Nottinghamshire, England

Virgin Mary graffiti
Virgin Mary graffiti
Ancient graffiti on the south door of St.Wilfrid's church Link at North Muskham. Interlocking Vs representing Virgo Virginum (Virgin of Virgins) LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link ) and seemingly dated 1700
Church of St Wilfrid, North Muskham

The appearance of the church is fundamentally that of the late 15th and early 16th century, in Perpendicular style, as a result of enlargement by local landowning families. The nave, south aisle and upper stage of the tower date from around 1480, and the chancel and north aisle were rebuilt in c.1530 at the expense of J Barton of Holme.

However, there are still elements from earlier building dates. The north arcade dates from c.1190 and has possibly the oldest octagonal piers in Nottinghamshire. The tower arch is of similar style,and is likely to be contemporary. The upper stage of the tower is of the Decorated period, c.1350.

A prominent feature of the interior is the rood screen and loft. Although the loft and rood date from the 1906 restoration of the church, the screen itself includes a substantial amount of old timber, likely to date from the 16th century rebuilding. The original door to the rood loft stairs is still in place in the corner of the north aisle. The south aisle arcade is contemporary with the rebuilding of the aisle, i.e. c.1480, and the fine timber roof of the nave is of the same period. The chancel is notable for its set of Perpendicular style windows, two of 4 lights in each side wall and a 5-light east window.

Fitments of note include the restoration period font, inscribed with initials and the date 1662. An older font bowl also exists, currently in use as a candle stand. In the sanctuary there is an intriguing pyramidal monument to John Smithe, dated 1583. The faces of the pyramid are inscribed with the terms of the will of the deceased. Above it is a 15th century piscina with an unusual elliptical head.
The only remaining early glass is a collection of fragments in the east window of the south aisle. These include several representations of a barrel or 'tun', part of the rebus based on the Barton (Bear - tun) family name.

The church is Listed Grade I. For more details see LinkExternal link


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Photographer
Richard Croft   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 14 November, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 18 December, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 7981 5859 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:7.1115N 0:48.5377W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 7981 5858
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NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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