The Norman nave and chancel at St. Mary's Church contain some of the most complete frescoes in England, dating from c.1130-1140. This photograph shows the church after they were rediscovered in 1872, hidden under whitewash.

Date:: 1872 - 1900

Location:: St Mary's Church, Kempley, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Reference:: OP10960

Type:: Photograph (Print)

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This is part of the Series: RBO01/16 Early Photographic Print Collection: Gloucestershire; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

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Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Chancel Arch, Church