Hawkchurch Devon
Looking through the chancel arch which retains is early 12c carving to the chancel rebuilt in the 1859 - 1862 restoration.
The central capital on the north side is more ornate with a group of intertwined biting dragons - Below them, at the foot of the shaft, is a pair of fierce dragon like creatures. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/Lf3273DTgi The south respond has plain scalloped capitals. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/QY21x214Yj
The chancel arch is of two different construction dates. The support columns are of the original Norman church but the pointed arch is of the later medieval period.
A medieval timber screen is known to have stood in the church in the 19c
Ceramic tiles and steps were also added mid 19c contrasting with the old stone slabs retained on the church floor, A set of choir pews in early 13c style completes the Victorian ensemble;
- Church of St John the Baptist, Hawkchurch Devon
Ray Jennings CCL commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Church_of_St_John_the_Bap...
Hawkchurch Devon
Looking through the chancel arch which retains is early 12c carving to the chancel rebuilt in the 1859 - 1862 restoration.
The central capital on the north side is more ornate with a group of intertwined biting dragons - Below them, at the foot of the shaft, is a pair of fierce dragon like creatures. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/Lf3273DTgi The south respond has plain scalloped capitals. www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/QY21x214Yj
The chancel arch is of two different construction dates. The support columns are of the original Norman church but the pointed arch is of the later medieval period.
A medieval timber screen is known to have stood in the church in the 19c
Ceramic tiles and steps were also added mid 19c contrasting with the old stone slabs retained on the church floor, A set of choir pews in early 13c style completes the Victorian ensemble;
- Church of St John the Baptist, Hawkchurch Devon
Ray Jennings CCL commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Church_of_St_John_the_Bap...