St Michael and All Angels, Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire
(Click on an image for a larger version)
Although a building existed here before the Norman Conquest, construction of the tower and enlargement of the church took place post-conquest. A major restoration occurred in 1885 and the organ was installed in 1888. A rare feature is the almost complete carriage drive around the church. However, the most notable feature is the medieval stained glass of the East window considered by Nicolas Pevesner to be “the finest decorated glass in the country…”.
This magnificant gravestone is starting to delaminate and it is likely that the next generation of grave-hunters will not be able appreciate its former glory. Can you see a mis-spelling?
All my new discoveries are published first on the social history group on Facebook so if you want to keep up to date with what is happening you will need to subscribe to the group by clicking on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/609806292391471/
All my new discoveries are published first on the social history group on Facebook so if you want to keep up to date with what is happening you will need to subscribe to the group by clicking on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/609806292391471/