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2. Lastingham, St Mary's Church - part 2 - nave and crypt
The fine outside stonework (11th-15th C) of the Parish Church of St Mary, Lastingham, is matched by the architecture inside, from the odd Saxon stone to the Norman grand designs, where you will also find an excellent informative and amply illustrated guide for a few pounds. This is 'must' visit if you are a tourist on holiday in North Yorkshire and PLEASE buy the excellent guide book to the church and help maintain this wonderful building.
Looking east down through the aisle arches of the nave to the arch of the Norman chancel.
The amazing late 19th century wonderful groin stone vaulting above the nave and chancel.
The early Norman 12th century font and a 15th century holy water stoup.
The solid pillars of the 11th century Norman crypt beneath the nave-chancel, looking towards the steps down from the nave. The crypt was built by Stephen and his monks between 1078 and 1088 and probably incorporates some of the stonework of the earlier church.
Looking towards the alter and east window of the crypt. Some of the columns are quite richly carved.
* Page updated July 20th 2008, EMAIL Phil Brown * digital images snapshots photographs pictures views scenes views pics photos snaps webshots of Lastingham church, North Yorkshire © Phil Brown docspics 2008 * |
