This remarkable guide is devoted entirely to the picturesque thatched churches that survive in the English countryside. Those who visit them, as well as readers who delight in the beauty of thatch, will find the book an invaluable aid to enhancing their enjoyment; many of the churches are hidden away in remote locations. In addition to the artistry of the beautiful thatched roofs, the interiors reveal a host of treasures, such as fourteenth-century wall paintings, the intricate stone carvings of the Norman masons, ornate wood carvings, rood screens and the skill of the stained glass window designers. The churches also give an insight into the history of England, as most consist of an architectural mix of various centuries, ranging from the Saxon period to the twentieth century. A concise glossary of architectural terms is also given, together with a short summary of the saints to whom the thatched churches are dedicated. This book is an invaluable and unique reference guide to England's thatched churches. It is presented in a gazetteer form on a county-by-county basis, enhanced with a delightful host of colour photographs of the churches and their interiors.
- ISBN10 0709079850
- ISBN13 9780709079859
- Publish Date 30 November 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 September 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
- Imprint Robert Hale Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English