Norfolk Plague Churches - The Story of St Margaret’s in Hales - from desolation to Hollywood stardom скачать в хорошем качестве

Norfolk Plague Churches - The Story of St Margaret’s in Hales - from desolation to Hollywood stardom

Following the Black Death this rural village was re located leaving something very special behind. As the contagious corpses piled high in the churchyard fear of infection spread amongst local people and the village was relocated. St Margaret’s Church was left lonely, isolated and forgotten. Often described as the perfect Norman church and chosen for the opening scene of David Copperfield’s recent film, this stunning location has been relatively unchanged for 700 years. The exterior composes of a stunning thatched roof accompanied by two hand crafted Norman doorways. These doorways were masterly carved by Norwich Masons in the 12th century. The stone for carving was incredibly expensive, shipped from Normandy from the same quarry which also supplied Norwich Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral and the Tower of London. Inside is a stunningly carved 15th century font and medieval wall paintings scatter the interior walls. The chancel dates from 1140 with the church extended east in the late 13th century and a north aisle was added in the 14th century. The 14th century wall paintings of St Christopher and St James (patron saint of pilgrims) suggest the village was once a stop off point for pilgrims en route to the shrine of Little Walsingham. Referenced in the Domesday Book there was once a substantial population here. However in the aftermath of the Black Death many inhabitants were wiped out and the decision was taken to move the village, leaving the old church stranded alone. However the church maintained limited services (albeit very sparingly) until finally being declared redundant in 1973. Despite being abandoned for nearly 50 years it is well cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust and the roof has recently been re-thatched. Music provided by HearWeGo (https://goo.gl/nDS3zR) Artist: Oscuro Title: Chasing Time Listen on YouTube:    • Oscuro - Chasing Time   #abandoned #church #hauntedandabandonednorfolk https://www.hauntedandabandonednorfol...