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Tickencote

18 century outside

Entrance

When you walk in you do not see the arch ... you have to go in and turn around and it takes your breath away!

Another view

Original Norman font

Close up of the arch carving

3 rd in from the right id Janus ... double headed god said to represent King Stephen and his opponent in the Anarchy Empress Matilda

rare 6 ribbed arch

again with the boss

more close up s reminds me of the Bigod doorway we saw at Norwich Castle

another close up

carved face on the font

close up again

random Norman door

Except to outside views all of the following is stunning Norman carving and building!

Latest comments

06.05 | 01:57

Good stuff - the Brochs are fascinating things - they look like they should not stand at all. It was communal living certainly.
The history in Scotland is simply awesome - you are very lucky

14.04 | 09:53

It was amazing.

10.04 | 23:44

Very nice - looks like a great castle. The timber structures on top of the stonework you do not see a lot. Robert the Bruce connection is good - a small world

10.04 | 23:42

Warm lighting in the church. A brave guy - with a horse leg? Did anyone ask the horse.

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