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Willersey, St. Peter The cruciform shape of this beautiful church with its massively supported central bell tower betrays its early and extensive connection with the Abbots of Evesham. There are traces of Saxon, Norman and Early English architectural styles. Points of interest include a Norman 'tub' font and the central columns which are believed to be copies of those long since demolished at Evesham Abbey. Its excellent condition is a tribute to many centuries of love and care. |
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| Saintbury, St. Nicholas For reasons unknown, the monks of Pershore named this church after St. Nicholas - the patron saint of Russia, of sailors and choir-boys. The swains of Swainbury had been evangelised in a previous century by a holy man called Cada. He built himself a hut near the position of the present church. Since then the village has become known as Saintbury. The church nestles into the northern end of the Cotswolds and commands a fine view of the vale of Evesham. Inside there are some interesting features:- A lovely Barrel Vaulting roof of the Queen Anne period; Jacobean altar rails and pulpit; two 17th century monuments; a curious old table now under the bells in the vestry, and a small stone fertility figure (a SHEILA-NA-GIG) placed on its side and let into the sanctuary wall. |
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Weston-sub-Edge, St. Lawrence As the name of the village implies, Weston lies under the edge of the North Cotswolds. The church was build largely by the Gifford family who lived in the manor next to the church. Godfrey Gifford, Bishop of Worcester, consecrated the church before 1302. It is a fine church, set amongst yew trees and many interesting tomb-stones. Near the War Memorial lych-gate are four mediaeval coffin lids estimated to be over 700 years old. Interesting internal features include: A huge stone altar consecrated in 1315; a carved Jacobean pulpit dated 1680 and the 19th century effigy of Captain Francis Bourne - his father was the Rector during much of the building's restoration. |
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St. Andrew This tiny church, one of the smallest in the diocese, was rebuilt at the end of the 18th century following a disastrous fire. It has remained almost untouched since. The tidy restrained interior has a great feeling of peace and warm friendliness. It features a tiny semicircular apse and a gallery just big enough for two or three musicians and their instruments. The main attraction of the church is its wonderfully peaceful setting. |
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