The upper part of the medieval carvings on the arch of the south doorway of St John the Baptist's Church

Date:
1930-1954
Location:
St John the Baptist's Church, Chirton, Wiltshire
Reference:
AA54/04488
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The arch dates from the 14th century. The outer orders of continuous chevron are enclosed by a roll moulding with 27 beakheads clasping it. These beakheads are in the design of human and animal heads, human hands, a strap, a figure, and traditional beaks. On the outer edge of the arch is a narrow band of leaves.

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

Medieval Parish Church, Medieval Arch, Christian Religion