St John the Baptist Church, Orcop
St John the Baptist Church, Orcop
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Image Details
| Title | St John the Baptist Church, Orcop |
|---|---|
| Description |
Black and white photograph showing the church of St John the Baptist in Orcop, Herefordshire, England, UK. A picturesque church in an idyllic rural setting. Dating in part from the 12th century.The structure features an attractive 16th century timber bell tower topped by a squat steeple. To celebrate the millennium, a stained glass east window of contemporary design was installed, based on the theme of “light”. In the churchyard is an ancient stone prayer cross. Orcop is known increasingly as “the Poets’ Church” ,being the final resting place of the celebrated poet Frances Horovitz and a special venue for poetry and musical events. |
| Photographer / artist | Unknown |
| Publisher | Unknown |
| Contributor(s) | Unknown |
| Date | Unknown |
| Type | Image |
| Format | Photograph |
| Identifier | Li14544b |
| Area | Herefordshire |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
