This morning I decided to walk to Magdalen Laver Church. I knew little of the church and I didn't know if it would be open but walk to it I would. Now given the walk is 7.54 miles ....
It's a hard life being a foal.
This one was with his Mum
Obviously a male ;)
I was miles away when I took the photo below but does this Heron appear to be swimming?
So I arrived at the turning to the church which is marked as private with access to church.
St Mary Magdalen, Magdalen Laver. There is a blocked Norman window and there are roman bricks used as well. I know there were Roman settlements in Harlow. The timber west tower dates to 1535. The first rector mentioned on the board is Gilbert de Breaute in 1256. A latter rector of 1855 is William Webb Ellis (yes the one alleged to have invented Rugby).
Rather a fine tomb for William Cole outside the church. There is a black marble slab to him inside.
Early 18th century commandments board
The memorial lists those who died in WWI and thanks god for the 39 villagers who served and all came back from WWII
And a field of Sunflower.s
A productive walk I think
1 comment:
That was a long walk!!!! Glad it was open after all that effort :) Interesting to hear of the Roman connections and I love the field of sunflowers!!!
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