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A lovely stroll along the River Waveney from Mendham toward Harleston. Staying on the Suffolk bank and looking into Norfolk! Had the luck to see, in addition to the Swans, Swallows etc two Kingfishers, Barn Owl, Jack Pike and ....... an Otter! Watched him/her quietly for a full minute - marvelous!
Linstead Parva was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Lineftede, but the first record of a church here comes from the early 13th. century, when Roger de Huntingfield gave St. Margaret's to the Cluniac monastery of Mendham, founded by his father William. St Margaret's began as a chapel of ease to Mendham Priory and marked the boundary of the priory estate.
The earliest part of the present building dates from the early 13th. century, but it almost certainly replaced an earlier timber building on the same site. The nave roof is higher than the chancel, and there is no tower, just a belfry over the west gable, housing a single bell, cast at the famous Whitechapel Foundry in 1789.
Two original 13th. century windows survive in the north wall of the chancel. The nave windows were inserted in stages between the 14th. and 16th. centuries to admit more light. These are set within Tudor brick surrounds and were paid for by individual local families. One of those families were the Everards, residents of Lowther Hall in Linstead Magna, and descendants of William de Huntingfield who founded Mendham Priory.
The medieval church would have been richly furnished, but like so many other churches in East Anglia it suffered at the hands of the 17th. century iconoclast William Dowsing, who visited Linstead Parva in 1644 and removed statues, pictures, tie-beam carvings, and the entire rood screen.
In the late Victorian period, the church at neighbouring Linstead Magna grew derelict, so St. Margaret's was restored, at the expense of Lord Huntingfield, to serve both parishes. As a result, most of the internal furnishings are 19th. century. New pews were erected, incorporating medieval bench ends from St. Peter's in Linstead Magna. These bench end carvings include a roaring lion and a man falling asleep.
The church sits in a pretty churchyard, with large and abundant trees all around, they form a tunnel effect as you approach the south porch.
The church gained Grade: I listed building status on the 7th. December 1966. (English Heritage Legacy ID: 286130).
I am often amazed at what my little compact camera (used particularly on bike rides) can do, even with flare from sun in the lens, as on two of the shots in this series of three.
I am often amazed at what my little compact camera (used particularly on bike rides) can do, even with flare from sun in the lens, as on two of the shots in this series of three.
Pictured from the bridge at Mendham, near the birthplace of the painter Sir Alfred Munnings, best known for his equine painting. This bridge spans the River Waveney, with Suffolk to the left in this view and Norfolk on the right.
Church & Graveyard where my husbands Uncle is buried. He was the test pilot for the famous “Harrier Jump Jet” Anthony (Porky) Munro .
His occupation was Flight Leutenant, Harrier Jump Jet Test Pilot.
Taken with an iPhone
Loved all the crazy angles against the sky. Taken at Hilltop Presbyterian Church, Mendham, New Jersey.
I am often amazed at what my little compact camera (used particularly on bike rides) can do, even with flare from sun in the lens, as on two of the shots in this series of three. (N.B. It's not in this one, taken with the sun behind.)
A lovely stroll along the River Waveney from Mendham toward Harleston. Staying on the Suffolk bank and looking into Norfolk! Had the luck to see, in addition to the Swans, Swallows etc two Kingfishers, Barn Owl, Jack Pike and ....... an Otter! Watched him/her quietly for a full minute - marvelous!
A February Sunday day trip into rural Saskatchewan, I grab a default cup of coffee at Tim Horton's before heading North where I'll catch the choice mid afternoon descending light. I hadn't overheard any interesting stories at the city coffee franchise, maybe the day would bring something entirely different. Patrons seemed rather non-chatty.
An hour later, a friendly Larry B. from Mendham, Saskatchewan greets me on main street while out walking his dogs and spunky cat. Little remains from those thriving days, I focus on Jeff's Farm Supply and a modern Credit Union. Some ice is melting on the street, the air is country fresh.
"This must have been the gathering spoon for coffee daily, it has a good vibe" I suggest.
"A few of us currently meet in that tiny post office facility, Jeff's Farm Supply closed the doors ten years ago." says Larry. "It was a beehive once. We just tore down the old building across from Jeff's last year."
"We're now down to 19 residents from 35. Curling rinks used to pull these communities together, connecting families, creating purpose. At one time we had multiple grain elevators, a general store, meeting places, town hall, a curling rink, churches, bakery, farm implements, and other amenities. It's difficult finding a doctor to remain in residence for the long haul, naturally they're attracted to the cities lights."
As I left I feel some sort of hidden attachment to this village, yet couldn't place a finger on the connection. Some digging back home, it all starts making sense. I discover my Grandfather farmed this area shortly after immigrating to Canada.
I offer to buy Larry a coffee, but our options are limited.
"I'll look you up when I'm in the city sometime, catch up on urban legends" he replies.
*Please view LARGE for best rural detail
**Textures courtesy of Brenda Starr
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[Mendham is a village in Happyland Rural Municipality No. 231 in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan]
All Saints, Mendham, Suffolk
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, love divine;
Love was born at Christmas,
Star and angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, love divine;
Worship we our Jesus:
But wherewith the sacred sign?
Love shall be our token,
Love shall be yours and love be mine,
Love to God and to all men,
Love for plea and gift and sign.
- Christina Rossetti, 1855
Long ago this pond was part of the drinking water supply for Mendham. Now it is home for some fish that are now free.
On the trail to Buttermilk Falls in Mendham, NJ. The morning I went it was very foggy. It burned off eventually but made for some interesting photography.
Linstead Parva was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Lineftede, but the first record of a church here comes from the early 13th. century, when Roger de Huntingfield gave St. Margaret's to the Cluniac monastery of Mendham, founded by his father William. St Margaret's began as a chapel of ease to Mendham Priory and marked the boundary of the priory estate.
The earliest part of the present building dates from the early 13th. century, but it almost certainly replaced an earlier timber building on the same site. The nave roof is higher than the chancel, and there is no tower, just a belfry over the west gable, housing a single bell, cast at the famous Whitechapel Foundry in 1789.
Two original 13th. century windows survive in the north wall of the chancel. The nave windows were inserted in stages between the 14th. and 16th. centuries to admit more light. These are set within Tudor brick surrounds and were paid for by individual local families. One of those families were the Everards, residents of Lowther Hall in Linstead Magna, and descendants of William de Huntingfield who founded Mendham Priory.
The medieval church would have been richly furnished, but like so many other churches in East Anglia it suffered at the hands of the 17th. century iconoclast William Dowsing, who visited Linstead Parva in 1644 and removed statues, pictures, tie-beam carvings, and the entire rood screen.
In the late Victorian period, the church at neighbouring Linstead Magna grew derelict, so St. Margaret's was restored, at the expense of Lord Huntingfield, to serve both parishes. As a result, most of the internal furnishings are 19th. century. New pews were erected, incorporating medieval bench ends from St. Peter's in Linstead Magna. These bench end carvings include a roaring lion and a man falling asleep.
The church sits in a pretty churchyard, with large and abundant trees all around, they form a tunnel effect as you approach the south porch.
The church gained Grade: I listed building status on the 7th. December 1966. (English Heritage Legacy ID: 286130).
The River Waveney forms the boundary between the English counties of Suffolk and Norfolk along much of its length and here it is seen at Mendham. This part is not navigable (except perhaps by canoe). On this day the weather was very cold and the snow has mostly melted since.
The painter Sir Alfred Munnings was born on 8 October 1878 at Mendham, Suffolk across the River Waveney from Harleston in Norfolk. The local public house bears his name.
[Explored February 15, 2012]