This Flint-built church of St. Botolph's dates back well over 1,000 years to Saxon Times. Originally just a Nave and Chancel, the Tower was added in the 13th. Century and other alterations followed in subsequent centuries, West Sussex.
Commentary
West of, and just above, the flood-plain of the River Adur,
in West Sussex, stands the ancient church dedicated to St. Botolph.
It is one of relatively few churches dating back to Saxon Times,
and parts of it are well over 1,000 years old.
Made from local Flint, in the South Downs Chalk,
it is beautiful in its simplicity.
Originally, it would have been only a Nave and Chancel.
Other features were added or altered in later centuries.
Perhaps churches should have less expensive adornment
and more solidity and durability, like this one.
This Flint-built church of St. Botolph's dates back well over 1,000 years to Saxon Times. Originally just a Nave and Chancel, the Tower was added in the 13th. Century and other alterations followed in subsequent centuries, West Sussex.
Commentary
West of, and just above, the flood-plain of the River Adur,
in West Sussex, stands the ancient church dedicated to St. Botolph.
It is one of relatively few churches dating back to Saxon Times,
and parts of it are well over 1,000 years old.
Made from local Flint, in the South Downs Chalk,
it is beautiful in its simplicity.
Originally, it would have been only a Nave and Chancel.
Other features were added or altered in later centuries.
Perhaps churches should have less expensive adornment
and more solidity and durability, like this one.