St Peter's, Thorington
St Peter's at Thorington is a lovely place and one that feels very welcoming to visitors. Its round tower is a delight and one of the earliest and most attractive of its kind, early Norman with hints of Saxon design in the blind arcading of its lower parts. The building beyond is a neat two cell structure of nave and chancel, the latter rebuilt in the Victorian period, but this church retains its ancient atmosphere regardless.
Within the Victorian chancel with its colourful glass draws the eye but the medieval nave with its oak roof and quaint carvings (which appear post-medieval but nevertheless rustic) speaks of earlier times along with the fine medieval font situated below the tower, making its lower part a baptistry. The bowl of the font is 13th century but the more ornate stem is 15th century and adorned with entertaining carved beasts.
Atop the font I found a selection of juices presented for the benefit of travellers like myself which was a lovely thoughtful touch by the good people of Thorington (and on a baking hot day like the one I visited on it was hugely appreciated!). I indulged and put money in the honesty box accordingly. A charming church open to all where strangers are clearly welcomed.
St Peter's, Thorington
St Peter's at Thorington is a lovely place and one that feels very welcoming to visitors. Its round tower is a delight and one of the earliest and most attractive of its kind, early Norman with hints of Saxon design in the blind arcading of its lower parts. The building beyond is a neat two cell structure of nave and chancel, the latter rebuilt in the Victorian period, but this church retains its ancient atmosphere regardless.
Within the Victorian chancel with its colourful glass draws the eye but the medieval nave with its oak roof and quaint carvings (which appear post-medieval but nevertheless rustic) speaks of earlier times along with the fine medieval font situated below the tower, making its lower part a baptistry. The bowl of the font is 13th century but the more ornate stem is 15th century and adorned with entertaining carved beasts.
Atop the font I found a selection of juices presented for the benefit of travellers like myself which was a lovely thoughtful touch by the good people of Thorington (and on a baking hot day like the one I visited on it was hugely appreciated!). I indulged and put money in the honesty box accordingly. A charming church open to all where strangers are clearly welcomed.