The pillars and arches on the outside.
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Saturday 4 April 2015
CARBURTON CHURCH.
St Giles church in Carburton, Nottinghamshire, UK is an Anglican church of the Anglo - catholic tradition in the diocese of Southwell. St Giles is an unusual shape and dates back to the early 12th century, parish records date back to the 1530`s. The church is grade II listed. It is a small church, one of the smallest in the country. It is of Norman origin. Two centuries ago, it`s south aisle was removed and the arches filled in, hence the curious sight of pillers and arches on an outside wall. The church is 50 feet long by 15 feet wide, comprising chancel and nave under one roof, with a porch at the south - west and a small vestry at the north - east. The square bell chamber contains one bell. A double sun dial, inserted in the south western angle of the main wall above the porch, produces a peculiar effect, owing to the building being not truly oriented; the right angle faces of the dial are consequently not in line with the wall face on either side.
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I am always amazed at how structures built basically 900 years ago are still standing. And, in remarkable condition. I gather they did the fill ins to keep the church from possible collapse? Smart thinking on somebody back in the day. The size of the church, though small still seems like it should be a bit wider. But, it is still a remarkable piece of architecture. Good photos, Les!.
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