St David, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
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The grade I listed Norman church of St Davids of the 12th century, a typical Norman confection with square tower, typified by the shape of its arches. Its Victorian extension to the north transept was built in the high neo-gothic revival period. Inside is a memorial bas-relief to the Biddulph family, lords of the manor.
A wall monument for Walter Pye, Attorney General 1602, died 1625 and his wife, Joan. Black and white marble and alabaster. The couple kneel towards each other under an arched recess across a prie-dieu decorated with a swan-necked pediment. They are flanked by Ionic columns supporting an entabla- ture and achievement. Beneath are six male and seven female weepers - perhaps their children.
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The grade I listed Norman church of St Davids of the 12th century, a typical Norman confection with square tower, typified by the shape of its arches. Its Victorian extension to the north transept was built in the high neo-gothic revival period. Inside is a memorial bas-relief to the Biddulph family, lords of the manor.
A wall monument for Walter Pye, Attorney General 1602, died 1625 and his wife, Joan. Black and white marble and alabaster. The couple kneel towards each other under an arched recess across a prie-dieu decorated with a swan-necked pediment. They are flanked by Ionic columns supporting an entabla- ture and achievement. Beneath are six male and seven female weepers - perhaps their children.
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