The thatching reed stood tall.
St Bartholomew's tiny church perched above the lane, empty, but with evidence remaining of recent Easter worship.
This is my favourite so far of the many small rural churches that dot the landscape here.
And in the fading light, down the peaceful narrow lanes, to home.
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So beautiful, thank you.
Damn' spam!
But I do want to tell you how uplifting these almost wordless jaunts are.I'll be popping in here for my fix!
I shan't get down to "my" West Country this trip, but I'll pop in her for a fix.
Lovely :o)
Wow. Fabulous little church. Great pictures.
So very beautiful, so restful in it's simplicity - and whether one's believes or not it is balm for the soul. Less is more.
Thank you for sharing your photos. Believe this is the church in Rodhuish where my family lived in the dim and distant past.
Really lovely pictures of the church interior. My favourite is the font - very atmospheric.
Yes, this is the church at Rodhuish. A little jewel.
A beautiful and peaceful blog post Rachel. Just what I needed. Thank you. xo
Thank you for confirming the location. Have you read the book by Penelope Lively called a House Unlocked which is all about her family who lived locally and regularly attended the chapel? Sorry I didn't mean to comment anonymously before and I will try to add my name to this one.
Beautiful pictures of a lovely old church! I love the old stone buildings in the UK.
I love the candle holder. I can see why you love this little church. Going to look up A House Unlocked.
Thanks, Rachel.
I love the candle holder. I can see why you love this little church. Going to look up A House Unlocked.
Thanks, Rachel.
Beautiful! You made my day Rachel! Two years ago we were home (yes, despite the airports closings and the Icelandic volcano!)...This year we are getting a new roof...
Blessings,
A peaceful, plain but beautiful building for quiet contemplation. Perfect.
Lovely photos of the church - were you tempted to have a go at bell ringing?
It's a lovely morning here - cold and bright.
I love the simple beauty of the church. And your phrase--detox for the soul. I didn't know what thatching reed looks like (growing). Such lovely tranquil, restorative scenes. Thank you!
Jen
A charming little church, pretty wallk too.
So beautiful, and you have captured it so well.
How lovely, and how completely different from my own world!
Greetings from Minneapolis,
Pearl
Thanks for the recommendation. This is going on my list. Reminds me a little of the church at Kilve. x
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