Segenhoe Church

[Hatter]

Some archive photos that I don't think I've posted here before...
An abandoned church near Ridgmont in Bedfordshire:

There was once a settlement around the church, Segenhoe, until it was gradually abandoned in the 14th century and Ridgmont became the main village in the area. Segenhoe Church continued to serve the village of Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, until 1855 when a new church was built in the High Street.

The old church now stands almost isolated 600m south-east of the village. It continued to be used as a mortuary chapel as the new church did not have a burial ground, but in 1972 it was ruined.

In 1982 it was bought by the County Council who began clearance and preservation work. Its name suggests it was probably created some time after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

[Ryewolf]

Interesting set of images Gareth, I like the #3 image best

[CMunzel]

Great set, Gareth. Is it true that the square tower was typical of Norman architecture? 

[Hatter]

11 hours ago, CMunzel said:

Is it true that the square tower was typical of Norman architecture? 

A good question!  I think the answer is probably yes, although most English churches seem to have square towers.
 

[Monomania]

I like the curves of the 2nd one - almost abstract.