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Photos of Eaton BishopSt Michael and All Angels church, Eaton Bishop, is famous for its superb collection of medieval stained glass, which has been called the best in the country.
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St Michael and All Angels, Eaton Bishopfrom the south west |
Looking up the nave to the chancel. Here you can see how the nave was raised in the 13th century, and a celerestory inserted above the original chancel arch. |
Detail of the font, which dates to the 13th century, though the bowl and base are Victorian additions |
The chancel screen looking to the wonderful east window |
The east window, which dates to 1320-40 |
The northernmost panel of the east window depicts a Madonna and Child. The colurs are remarkably vibrant for glass that is almost 700 years old. |
A tonsured figure in blue, with an inscription identifying him as Dominus John Kent |
Tonsured figure wearing the academic garb of a Doctor ofd Civil Law. This figure may represent Adam de Monmouth, supposed erector of the window. |
Figure of the Archangel Gabriel |
Stained glass representing the Crucifixion |
Trefoil window with stained glass, set in the side window of the chancel. This is thought to be contemporary with the main east window (i.e. early 14th century) |
Stainred glass panel, east window |
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