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Photos of Michaelchurch, St MichaelsSt Michaels, Michaelchurch, is a lonely little church which dates from the late 11th century. There are some very interesting medieval wall paintings, but the pride of Michaelchurch is a Roman altar, which dates to between the 3rd and 5th century.
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St Michael's, Michaelchurch. The majority of the building is 12th and 13th century. |
The view from the south. The south porch is a more modern addition. |
The view looking up the nave. As you can see, the interior is very simply furnished and small. There are no aisles, just a simple rectangular nave. |
The font. This circular, bowl-shapeddesign would indicate an early Norman date. |
Closeup of the incised carving on the font |
Broken fragment of a medieval coffion lid, standing against the west wall of the church. |
Inscription on the bowl of the Roman altar. The altar was discovered being used as a mortar to grind medicines by the village doctress. |
This Roman altar stands in the blocked up north doorway of the nave. It has ben dated to the 3rd to 5th century. |
Medieval wall painting on the south wall of the nave. The black script has been added in the late 16th or early 17th century. |
Medieval wall paintings, north wall of the nave |
The very simple wooden screen separating the nave from the chancel. |
A beautifully carved bench end. Behind you can see the medieval wall paintings of the chancel. |
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St Michaels, Michaelchurch
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