The credence constructed from medieval wooden traceried panels, in the chancel of the Church of St Nicholas of Mira in Little Langford

Date:
6 Jun 1925
Location:
St Nicholas of Mira's Church, Steeple Langford, Little Langford, Wiltshire
Reference:
OP19786
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

A credence, in this case, is a cupboard beside a piscina, used to store the sacramental elements and vessels. The Parish Church of St Nicholas of Mira dates to the twelfth century and was heavily restored by T H Wyatt in 1864.

Archival History

This photograph was withdrawn from the Red Box Collection for conservation reasons during the 2011-12 Red Box Project.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/45 Early Photographic Print Collection: Wiltshire; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Edmunds, John Joseph

Keywords

Credence, Medieval Parish Church