The church (known as Audley House) is used as offices but the chancel is still consecrated. Alas by 10:15 it still wasn't open so I'll save that for next time I head to Flatford.
Willingale is a village fairly close to where I live. It is unusual in have two churches in the same churchyard. Willingale was once two parishes, Willingale Doe and Spain. No one really knows why although the most logical one is that the orginal church was built by Harvey D'Espania (Willingale Spain) and in the 14th century the increase in the Wool trade meant that the church was too small and a new one was built by the D'ou family (Willingale Doe) who had come to live in Willingale. The churches were separated until 1929 with two rectors. Today St Andrew (Spain) is redundant and in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
Today it was decorated for Christmas. This cheered me up after the locked door.
Unfortunately St Christopher's was locked. In fairness it is open at weekends and every day in summer.
1 comment:
Three lovely churches Pete but a shame two were locked! Love the one dressed for Christmas especially the knitted Robin!
Hope you and your Dad have a lovely Christmas.
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