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4. Derbyshire Eyam (2) The Parish Church of St Lawrence and its Saxon Cross
The Parish Church of St Lawrence in the village of Eyam. It dates from Saxon times with rebuilding and additions by the Normans in the 11th century and through the later medieval period. The present building is mainly 13th and 14th century stonework
The 8th-9th? century Saxon Cross in churchyard of Eyam Parish Church. The cross is carved with both Christian and pagan symbols. The church is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Eyam.
The remains of a Saxon Cross and the sun-dial from 1775 above the smaller south door.
Sun-dial.
Tomb of doom! very appropriate for a 'plague' village.
Eyam Church viewed from the south-east corner of the the quiet graveyard, but it is not always so peaceful, St Lawrence Church is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Eyam village. * Page updated July 13th 2008 * EMAIL Phil Brown * Places of interest docspics pictures © Phil Brown * If you are interested in using any of the photographs email me, but any image used must involve permission and acknowledgement that the picture is from www.docbrown.info/docspics/ * |
