History
The Norman church, now in ruins although the churchyard is still in use, is half a mile south of Longhorsley village and possibly replaced a wooden Saxon building. The earliest record of a vicar here is from 1299. In 1783 the church was entirely rebuilt on the old foundations. It was a plain structure, the main feature being an attractive trefoil chancel arch. Lack of facilities and the need for extensive renovation made it necessary to abandon it in 1966.
(St Helens c1920)
Present day:
all that remains of the font...
strange carving...
Thanks for looking :thumb
The full gallery is here http://photobucket.com/sthelenschurch
The Norman church, now in ruins although the churchyard is still in use, is half a mile south of Longhorsley village and possibly replaced a wooden Saxon building. The earliest record of a vicar here is from 1299. In 1783 the church was entirely rebuilt on the old foundations. It was a plain structure, the main feature being an attractive trefoil chancel arch. Lack of facilities and the need for extensive renovation made it necessary to abandon it in 1966.
(St Helens c1920)
Present day:
all that remains of the font...
strange carving...
Thanks for looking :thumb
The full gallery is here http://photobucket.com/sthelenschurch