Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Worcestershire

The church, built of tufa with ashlar facing both inside and out, comprises a 12th century. The chancel was extended in the 14th century and in 1825 wall of the nave was replaced by a brick tower. Romanesque/Norman carving. A weathered centaur?

The church, built of tufa with ashlar facing both inside and out, comprises a 12th century. The chancel was extended in the 14th century and in 1825 wall of the nave was replaced by a brick tower. Romanesque/Norman carvings

The church, built of tufa with ashlar facing both inside and out, comprises a 12th century. The chancel was extended in the 14th century and in 1825 wall of the nave was replaced by a brick tower. The old baptismal font got a new stand

The church, built of tufa with ashlar facing both inside and out, comprises a 12th century. The chancel was extended in the 14th century and in 1825 wall of the nave was replaced by a brick tower.

The church, built of tufa with ashlar facing both inside and out, comprises a 12th century. The chancel was extended in the 14th century and in 1825 wall of the nave was replaced by a brick tower.

The current Church of the Holy Cross in Pershore was once the church of a Anglo-Saxon abbey. The founding of the abbey is attributed to King Æthelred of Mercia. In the 9th century Pershore reappears as a monastery under the patronage of Mercian kings. In the reign of King Edgar (959-975), Pershore appears as one of the abbeys to be re-established or restored under the programme of Benedictine reform. Around 1022 the abbey was destroyed by fire. However, the noble Odda of Deerhurst took over the monastery and donated lands. After his death in 1056he was buried in the monastery. In the 14th century, the nobleman Adam de Harvington took over the monastery and promoted its new building. In the course of the dissolution of the English monasteries (1536–1541) by Henry VIII, the monastery buildings were demolished along with the western part of the church. In 1686 the northern arm of the transept collapsed and was replaced by a wall. In 1862–64 a thorough restoration was undertaken, which also included opening the crossing tower towards the church to create a lantern tower. The corner turrets of the tower are an ingredient from 1871.

The current Church of the Holy Cross in Pershore was once the church of a Anglo-Saxon abbey. The founding of the abbey is attributed to King Æthelred of Mercia. In the 9th century Pershore reappears as a monastery under the patronage of Mercian kings. In the reign of King Edgar (959-975), Pershore appears as one of the abbeys to be re-established or restored under the programme of Benedictine reform. Around 1022 the abbey was destroyed by fire. However, the noble Odda of Deerhurst took over the monastery and donated lands. After his death in 1056he was buried in the monastery. In the 14th century, the nobleman Adam de Harvington took over the monastery and promoted its new building. In the course of the dissolution of the English monasteries (1536–1541) by Henry VIII, the monastery buildings were demolished along with the western part of the church. In 1686 the northern arm of the transept collapsed and was replaced by a wall. In 1862–64 a thorough restoration was undertaken, which also included opening the crossing tower towards the church to create a lantern tower. The corner turrets of the tower are an ingredient from 1871. Is this dog from hell wearing a muzzle

The current Church of the Holy Cross in Pershore was once the church of a Anglo-Saxon abbey. The founding of the abbey is attributed to King Æthelred of Mercia. In the 9th century Pershore reappears as a monastery under the patronage of Mercian kings. In the reign of King Edgar (959-975), Pershore appears as one of the abbeys to be re-established or restored under the programme of Benedictine reform. Around 1022 the abbey was destroyed by fire. However, the noble Odda of Deerhurst took over the monastery and donated lands. After his death in 1056he was buried in the monastery. In the 14th century, the nobleman Adam de Harvington took over the monastery and promoted its new building. In the course of the dissolution of the English monasteries (1536–1541) by Henry VIII, the monastery buildings were demolished along with the western part of the church. In 1686 the northern arm of the transept collapsed and was replaced by a wall. In 1862–64 a thorough restoration was undertaken, which also included opening the crossing tower towards the church to create a lantern tower. The corner turrets of the tower are an ingredient from 1871. In about 1840 the abbey was given a new baptismal font. The original Norman font was removed to the churchyard where it served as a cattle trough, and later as a garden ornament. In 1912 the old font was re-instated, on a new pedestal. The font is decorated with an interlacing arcade, in the panels of which are the figures of Christ and his Apostles.

The current Church of the Holy Cross in Pershore was once the church of a Anglo-Saxon abbey. The founding of the abbey is attributed to King Æthelred of Mercia. In the 9th century Pershore reappears as a monastery under the patronage of Mercian kings. In the reign of King Edgar (959-975), Pershore appears as one of the abbeys to be re-established or restored under the programme of Benedictine reform. Around 1022 the abbey was destroyed by fire. However, the noble Odda of Deerhurst took over the monastery and donated lands. After his death in 1056he was buried in the monastery. In the 14th century, the nobleman Adam de Harvington took over the monastery and promoted its new building. In the course of the dissolution of the English monasteries (1536–1541) by Henry VIII, the monastery buildings were demolished along with the western part of the church. In 1686 the northern arm of the transept collapsed and was replaced by a wall. In 1862–64 a thorough restoration was undertaken, which also included opening the crossing tower towards the church to create a lantern tower. The corner turrets of the tower are an ingredient from 1871. In about 1840 the abbey was given a new baptismal font. The original Norman font was removed to the churchyard where it served as a cattle trough, and later as a garden ornament. In 1912 the old font was re-instated, on a new pedestal. The font is decorated with an interlacing arcade, in the panels of which are the figures of Christ and his Apostles.

The current Church of the Holy Cross in Pershore was once the church of a Anglo-Saxon abbey. The founding of the abbey is attributed to King Æthelred of Mercia. In the 9th century Pershore reappears as a monastery under the patronage of Mercian kings. In the reign of King Edgar (959-975), Pershore appears as one of the abbeys to be re-established or restored under the programme of Benedictine reform. Around 1022 the abbey was destroyed by fire. However, the noble Odda of Deerhurst took over the monastery and donated lands. After his death in 1056he was buried in the monastery. In the 14th century, the nobleman Adam de Harvington took over the monastery and promoted its new building. In the course of the dissolution of the English monasteries (1536–1541) by Henry VIII, the monastery buildings were demolished along with the western part of the church. In 1686 the northern arm of the transept collapsed and was replaced by a wall. In 1862–64 a thorough restoration was undertaken, which also included opening the crossing tower towards the church to create a lantern tower. The corner turrets of the tower are an ingredient from 1871.

The current Church of the Holy Cross in Pershore was once the church of a Anglo-Saxon abbey. The founding of the abbey is attributed to King Æthelred of Mercia. In the 9th century Pershore reappears as a monastery under the patronage of Mercian kings. In the reign of King Edgar (959-975), Pershore appears as one of the abbeys to be re-established or restored under the programme of Benedictine reform. Around 1022 the abbey was destroyed by fire. However, the noble Odda of Deerhurst took over the monastery and donated lands. After his death in 1056he was buried in the monastery. In the 14th century, the nobleman Adam de Harvington took over the monastery and promoted its new building. In the course of the dissolution of the English monasteries (1536–1541) by Henry VIII, the monastery buildings were demolished along with the western part of the church. In 1686 the northern arm of the transept collapsed and was replaced by a wall. In 1862–64 a thorough restoration was undertaken, which also included opening the crossing tower towards the church to create a lantern tower. The corner turrets of the tower are an ingredient from 1871.

Beckford is known to have been settled by the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons filled the vacuum caused by the Roman withdrawal from Britain and the Saxon Chronicles of Worcestershire record it as “Beccanforda”. It is documented that a monastery and church, almost certainly of timber, were here in the 8th century. The central tower, its base having round-headed Norman windows, suggests a Norman cruciform church. The nave is Norman and there may have been an apsidal chancel where the tower is now. The chancel is Early English style from around 1310.

Beckford is known to have been settled by the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons filled the vacuum caused by the Roman withdrawal from Britain and the Saxon Chronicles of Worcestershire record it as “Beccanforda”. It is documented that a monastery and church, almost certainly of timber, were here in the 8th century. The central tower, its base having round-headed Norman windows, suggests a Norman cruciform church. The nave is Norman and there may have been an apsidal chancel where the tower is now. The chancel is Early English style from around 1310. A demonic head and a centaur stretching out its hand to grasp a spear. A strange rough carving.

Beckford is known to have been settled by the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons filled the vacuum caused by the Roman withdrawal from Britain and the Saxon Chronicles of Worcestershire record it as “Beccanforda”. It is documented that a monastery and church, almost certainly of timber, were here in the 8th century. The central tower, its base having round-headed Norman windows, suggests a Norman cruciform church. The nave is Norman and there may have been an apsidal chancel where the tower is now. The chancel is Early English style from around 1310.

Beckford is known to have been settled by the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons filled the vacuum caused by the Roman withdrawal from Britain and the Saxon Chronicles of Worcestershire record it as “Beccanforda”. It is documented that a monastery and church, almost certainly of timber, were here in the 8th century. The central tower, its base having round-headed Norman windows, suggests a Norman cruciform church. The nave is Norman and there may have been an apsidal chancel where the tower is now. The chancel is Early English style from around 1310. The church has two old tympanae.The tympanum on the north side lacks the protection of a porch and has therefore suffered over the centuries. Harrowing of Hell - Christ in the centre is spearing the Devil with his cross, while in his other hand is a man (Adam) he has rescued from Hell.

Beckford is known to have been settled by the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons filled the vacuum caused by the Roman withdrawal from Britain and the Saxon Chronicles of Worcestershire record it as “Beccanforda”. It is documented that a monastery and church, almost certainly of timber, were here in the 8th century. The central tower, its base having round-headed Norman windows, suggests a Norman cruciform church. The nave is Norman and there may have been an apsidal chancel where the tower is now. The chancel is Early English style from around 1310. The church has two old tympanae. The one above the south portal was well protected and is therefore in good condition. Strong men support the lintel.

Beckford is known to have been settled by the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons filled the vacuum caused by the Roman withdrawal from Britain and the Saxon Chronicles of Worcestershire record it as “Beccanforda”. It is documented that a monastery and church, almost certainly of timber, were here in the 8th century. The central tower, its base having round-headed Norman windows, suggests a Norman cruciform church. The nave is Norman and there may have been an apsidal chancel where the tower is now. The chancel is Early English style from around 1310. The church has two old tympanae. The one above the south portal was well protected and is therefore in good condition. But for me, it is difficult to "read". There are two theories in the local leaflet. One is that the eye to the left of the cross represents God the Father, the cross God the Son, and the dove the Holy Ghost. The two animals represent animal creation adoring the Trinity. The other is that animals are Celtic sacred animals, the bird is a goose, allegedly sacred in those days, and they are paying homage to the new religion as represented by the cross.

Beckford is known to have been settled by the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons filled the vacuum caused by the Roman withdrawal from Britain and the Saxon Chronicles of Worcestershire record it as “Beccanforda”. It is documented that a monastery and church, almost certainly of timber, were here in the 8th century. The central tower, its base having round-headed Norman windows, suggests a Norman cruciform church. The nave is Norman and there may have been an apsidal chancel where the tower is now. The chancel is Early English style from around 1310.