Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Barfrestone

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The carvings here of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury. This relief is located in the church. It is surprising, because, while the stonevarvings here are usually of the highest quality, this work is not. The work is crude and not well executed. However, it does tell a story. A person is looking at a scene in which a monkey (?) and a rabbit are carrying, or rocking, a baby rabbit

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The carvings here of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury. The interior

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The carvings here of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury.

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The carvings here of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury. The rose window

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The carvings here of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury.

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The carvings here of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury.

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The southern portal shows carving of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury.

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The southern portal shows carving of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury. Another detail A human fiddler accompanied by a rabbit and a monster with a long skull

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The southern portal shows carving of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury. Another detail At the bottom is a monkey riding a billy goat and carrying its prey on a pole. Riding a billy goat is often associated with the devil and the prey, which looks like a child, would then be a captured soul.

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The southern portal shows carving of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury. A detail of the middle archivolt Fantastic animals playing instruments and obviously having fun. Next to the harpist is a dancer. To the left is a human musician playing a vielle.

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The southern portal shows carving of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury. The tympanum Christ is seated in a mandorla raises one hand in blessing while the other holds the Bible. He is surrounded above by angels, two holding scrolls. At the sides are crowned heads, while at Christ´s feet are a sphinx, mermaids and a griffin.

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture. The southern portal shows carving of the highest order, most probably the work of master carvers and masons, based in nearby Canterbury.

Barfrestone is a small village known since the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor was owned by Odo, the Bishop of Bayeux. In 1076, the lands were then granted to Hugh de Port, whose descendents may be connected to the erection of this church end of the 12th century, that was a site on the pilgrim route between Dover and Canterbury. This small church is a masterpiece of Norman art and architecture.