2017
SP2804 : St Mary the Virgin's Church, Black Bourton
taken 6 years ago, near to Black Bourton, Oxfordshire, England
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Black Bourton
The church's earliest features are Norman including the chancel, font and carved stone pulpit - the priest’s door may be even earlier, possibly Saxon.
However the real highlight of the church is its 13th century wall paintings. Covered at the reformation, they were first uncovered when the church was restored in 1866. However, against the vicar’s wishes, they were again whitewashed and were not finally uncovered until 1932.
However the real highlight of the church is its 13th century wall paintings. Covered at the reformation, they were first uncovered when the church was restored in 1866. However, against the vicar’s wishes, they were again whitewashed and were not finally uncovered until 1932.
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- Grid Square
- SP2804, 12 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Richard Rogerson (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 1 November, 2017 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 6 November, 2017
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 286 042 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:44.1577N 1:35.1911W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SP 286 042
- View Direction
- Northwest (about 315 degrees)
