Gloucestershire
17th August 2018 Photos by Hetty
A visit with Stroud U3A Church History and Architecture Group
The church was built in 1160, the original central tower was removed in the 13th century and a new one added in the 15th century. It has rare carvings – inside and out
When the first tower was removed a dovecote was added above the chancel
The vicarage next door
The manor house
Lots of characters
In the 14th century porch – Norman carving and tympanum
Norman arches with monster heads, and Norman window
Above the chancel is a dovecote
Stairs to the dovecote, and 17th century wooden pulpit on a 15th century stone base
Reading desk, 1604
Tower
15th century font
On the door
In the village
Next : Winstone Church
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