So interesting! There are gothic and norman arches tributed on the tower (read it was built post gothic in late 15th) and the norman arch on the door - way cool. The arcading was gothic, but the tops of the pillars reminded me of neo classical - anyone know the history? North aisle was built in 14th. Thanks for the tour!!! ❤
Another tip about dating churches. With your back to the chancel look down the nave and note the style of the arches to the left and right. Those on the right side, (the north side) are semi circular - this is the Norman style or Romanesque. This style of arcading is also reflected on the outside of the church. Those to the left (South side) are gothic and must be newer, probably late 12th or 13th Century. The animals you describe have a definite Saxon/Norman look to them and also help date the church. These all suggest that this is transitional work, the period between the two architectural styles.
Might the glass have been made by this company. Although the church isn't mentioned the list is incomplete so perhaps there's a chance that the window that you highlight is a privately commissioned window that hasn't been recorded. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Mayer_of_Munich
Beautiful church! It's amazing how it stands after all these centuries.
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So interesting! There are gothic and norman arches tributed on the tower (read it was built post gothic in late 15th) and the norman arch on the door - way cool. The arcading was gothic, but the tops of the pillars reminded me of neo classical - anyone know the history? North aisle was built in 14th. Thanks for the tour!!! ❤
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Another tip about dating churches. With your back to the chancel look down the nave and note the style of the arches to the left and right. Those on the right side, (the north side) are semi circular - this is the Norman style or Romanesque. This style of arcading is also reflected on the outside of the church. Those to the left (South side) are gothic and must be newer, probably late 12th or 13th Century. The animals you describe have a definite Saxon/Norman look to them and also help date the church. These all suggest that this is transitional work, the period between the two architectural styles.
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Might the glass have been made by this company. Although the church isn't mentioned the list is incomplete so perhaps there's a chance that the window that you highlight is a privately commissioned window that hasn't been recorded. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Mayer_of_Munich
Yes it is by Mayer, 1906.