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 How photogenic can a building
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Dating back to Medieval times, this merchants' house was restored and opened as a museum by the National Trust in the 1970’s. Ducking to avoid hitting ceiling beams (can be a nasty experience) is something you'll have to do but you'll also be accompanied by the ever-so-atmospheric creaking floorboards that seem to flow in waves like the ocean.
At the price they charge for admission you'll never have to ask for your money back either - it's priceless.
This timber-framed house might be fine enough for royalty, but it has no association with King John though it carries his name as his hunting lodge. It seems someone guessed that it had and gave it the name. It was built around 1500 as shops on the ground floor, with living areas and workshops above. Notice the appealingly decorative window heads. The carved and painted wooden head on the corner of the building probably dates from when it became the King’s Head Tavern. Leave a Comment Phone: 01934 732012Other Contact: Open Easter – 30th September, da
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 From the square to the church by iandsmith
Strikingly placed on its small hill, it dominates the town square, which itself still keeps its mediæval shape. The entrance up the church steps is narrow, so that the full beauty of the building is only gradually revealed as you approach. The church is built of limestone and decorated with Doulting stone, while the steps are an interesting example of Dolomitic Conglomerate (pudding stone). The pierced parapets are an attractive feature.
The crossing tower is over 100 feet high, and holds six bells. The statue on the East side is that of St John the Baptist. On the West side is a king - perhaps Henry VII, which would place it after 1485. You will see plenty of evidence of recent cleaning and restoration, and these statues are good examples of that work. Take your time if you have some, it's worth a look. Leave a Comment
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 Another English church,
another graveyard by iandsmith
Inside, the elaborately plastered nave ceiling dates from 1636 and it is recorded that a local man was paid ten guineas (?10.50) for the work. The North aisle ceiling retains some mediaeval painted panels and amongst the carved bosses is the head of a Green Man, with leaves sprouting around his face. At the south east end, again on the ceiling, is a fine plaque of the Madonna with lilies.
At the head of this aisle stands a case containing the altar cloth embroidered by Abigail Prowse. She was the daughter of Dr George Hooper (Bishop of Bath and Wells 1704 ? 1727) and widow of John Prowse (who died of smallpox on 1710). The cloth depicts the altar furnishings of that time and took her ten years to embroider.
The historical records are well kept for this church which always makes visiting more interesting. Leave a Comment
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 King John's Hunting Lodge by DuffelgirlLeave a Comment Address: Centre of Axbridge, just off the A371 near CheddarPhone: 01934 732012Directions: Open Easter – 30th September, daily 1pm-4pm.
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