Category Archives: Churches

Hidden gems – Hoar Cross

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

The church of the Holy Angels at Hoar Cross is one I had tried to get into before. The first  time it was a summer’s day, but I did not manage to get inside until the rain highlighted the stark … Continue reading →

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The church with the castle

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

After leaving Somerton church. we felt obliged to stop for a drink and absorb what we had seen. Some of the symbolism will be being mulled over for some time. but on a hot summer’s day, there is no better … Continue reading →

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A visit to Somerton – A monumental family

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

The tombs of the great and good fascinate many people. They are often superb works of art in their own right and preserve a remarkable record of the people, customs and costumes of their day. While paintings and sketches may … Continue reading →

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A visit to Somerton- Agape

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

Behind the altar of the church at Somerton is a remarkable reredos, carved in high relief. It would be easy to overlook from a distance, but it repays a much closer inspection. It is a depiction of the Last Supper … Continue reading →

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A visit to Somerton – Symbolic mystery

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

If the exterior of Somerton church is unusual, the same can definitely be said of the interior. At first glance, it seems a simple place…a country church with much history and little ostentation. It is only when you start exploring … Continue reading →

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A visit to Somerton

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

About twenty miles away from my home is the Oxfordshire village of Somerton. I had been there once before, a couple of years earlier, when a sign saying ‘historic church’ had sidetracked me on the way home from the north. … Continue reading →

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The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Legacy

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

The little Church of the Holy Cross at Ilam is one of those places that seems to have something to offer every visitor, no matter in what period or area their interest lies. There are stained glass windows that capture … Continue reading →

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