St Mary's #1
by Ian Mitchell
Title
St Mary's #1
Artist
Ian Mitchell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The church of St Mary at Nercwys, contains what is considered to be a Norman tower arch, and some medieval masonry in its nave, but much of the cruciform church with its west tower is of 18thC and 19thC origin. It houses a rich collection of furnishings and fittings including fragments of medieval graveslabs from the mid-13thC, a late medieval arched-braced roof, some late medieval stained glass, a sedilia and pulpit fashioned from the medieval screen, 17thC and 18thC furniture, and some interesting memorials. The churchyard contains the Nerquis Vault and a 1768 sundial.
A Norman arch to the west tower appears to be the sole survival from an early church, though curiously Glynne referred to it as a Pointed arch (i.e. Gothic), and this may cause some disquiet. Masonry in the nave may be medieval, perhaps earlier than the Perpendicular windows that form the first datable architectural features, and suggestive of a single-chambered structure.
There could have been some 17th century construction: Hubbard attributed both the gallery door in the tower and the south door to this time, though an 18thC date seems equally plausible. The tower was partially rebuilt in 1723, and on this basis the lowest sections should be earlier, perhaps even medieval. The porch was in existence in 1781, though some 19thC rebuilding is likely.
The north and south transepts were added in 1847, the north aisle and the chancel between 1882 to 1884.
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September 19th, 2013
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Comments (12)
Deb Halloran
Ian, This one is very nicely done and I like it in Black and White...you really notice all of the beautiful contrasts and shadows. This is perfect on all levels..well done! v/f
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your amazing work of art has been FEATURED in MOUSE! Thanks for you great submissions and please feel free to add your picks of the day to our CAT list! Cheers, Barbara F/V
Sandra Pena de Ortiz
Amazing composition! Congratulations for your feature in Memories and Nostalgia!
Lianne Schneider
A stunning perspective - just perfect. And it draws out all the details and contrasts in this fabulous black and white. Wonderful work. I want to thank you for your visits and lovely comments on my work too, Ian...I very much appreciate it. F/V