Anglo-Saxon Churches in England.

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Anglo-Saxon churches, a general introduction, observations on walling, pilasters, etc. Individual churches discussed. (R)

Anglo-Saxon peoples, The (R)

Milborne Port church, Somerset

Sherborne Abbey Church, Dorset (R)

St Augustine & Early Churches

Syrians, The. & Kentish churches

Wareham, Dorset, Lady St Mary church (R)

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Drawings of quoin types with explanatory text NEW

Windows & belfry openings NEW

Dates of founding of the larger churches (a pdf file)

Over 400 Saxon churches listed - a downloadable table/database (based on H.Taylor's three sterling volumes, "Anglo-Saxon Architecture").

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Wareham church of St. Mary, drawing by Hutchins

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background photograph - Saxon tower arch at church of St. Andrew, Brigstock, Northants.
Inset photo: part of the south arcade viewed from its aisle, Great Paxton church.