Architecture

Medieval Pews and Benches

In my church crawling activities I come across lots of pews, but it’s easy to forget that these are a recent innovation.

Jan 8, 2025 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Anglo Saxon Church Towers - What Were They For?

An investigation...

Dec 4, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Timekeeping for Churches in Medieval England

Mass dials, mechanical clocks and bells

Aug 28, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Squints and "Leper" Squints

The Mysteries of Medieval Church Architecture

Aug 14, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Church Architecture - Perpendicular Gothic

Around 1350 - 1550

Mar 20, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Church Architecture - Decorated Gothic

1260- 1350 or thereabouts

Mar 13, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Church Architecture: Early English Gothic

From round to pointed arches and windows

Mar 6, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Church Architecture 11th-12th Century Part 3

Large Norman Churches

Feb 28, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Late 11th - 12th Century – The Normans Part 2

Larger and more ornate churches

Feb 21, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Churches of the Late 11th - 12th Century Part 1

Feb 15, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Churches in the Early 11th Century

Doors and Towers

Feb 7, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

Carved Stone in or around Churches from 7th - 10th centuries

Here is a very famous piece of carving, made somewhere between the 7th and 9th centuries.

Jan 31, 2024 • A Catholic Pilgrim

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