The capital of a pillar in the north arcade of St Leonard's Church, with a carving depicting the legend of St Margaret

Date:
1930-1954
Location:
St Leonard's Church, Bretforton, Wychavon, Worcestershire
Reference:
AA54/04470
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The capital is on the first pillar from the east in the north arcade, which has been dated to the late 12th century. On the aisle side the capital is scalloped, whilst on the nave side it has a carving of the legend of St Margaret. The sculpture shows St Margaret's head emerging from the belly of the dragon.

Content

This is part of the Series: LTC01/01 Lady Trenchard Cox: Series of Negatives; within the Collection: LTC01 Lady Trenchard Cox Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Cox, Mary Desiree

Keywords

Capital, Medieval Parish Church, Religion