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

Date:: 1860 - 1885

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

Reference:: OP11023

Type:: Photograph (Print)

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Archival History

Reverse reads 'J.C. Weaver, Vicar of Kempley (died 1886). J.R.H.Weaver'.

Content

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

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Weaver, John

Keywords

Fresco, Church