St Brelade Church Jersey No. 1 by BessieB
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It was a very cold day yesterday 2 deg c though wonderful blue skies so I went for a stroll around this church grounds and will post a series of my photo's over the next week. Here is a bit of history of this very old church. The shadow is the tiny chapel adjacent to the main church.
The date of the present church is unknown, but it is mentioned in deeds of patronage. In 1035 A.D., Robert of Normandy confirmed the patronage of the Church to the monastery of Montivilliers, which shows that the church was here before 1035.
Early in the 12th century it became a Parish Church, so additions were made, and again in the 14th-15th centuries, the roof was raised some two-and-a-half feet higher to a Gothic pitch. The roof of the Fishermen's Chapel was raised at the same time.
The Church of the 12th century was cruciform in structure, consisting of a Chancel, a Nave (built in two periods) and two Transepts — these latter forming the two arms. At a later date, perhaps a century later, the Chancel Aisle was built ; after that the Nave Aisle.
The font disappeared during the Reformation and was found on the slopes near the Church, hidden in bracken and gorse, in 1840, and restored to the Church.
Nearly all the stone used in the building of this Church came from the beach ; limpet shells can be noted on the stonework.
The stained glass is the work of Henry Thomas Bosdet, and replaced plain glass windows dating from the Reformation iconoclasm.
The carved text on the pulpit is a rendering of Proverbs XXV. 11. " Telles que sont les pommes d'or emaillées d'argent, telle est la parole dit comme il faut". "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in filigree work ".
Before the restoration of Balleine in the 1890s, the whole of the interior stone work was covered in plaster which was whitewashed; the plaster was removed to show the granite and the whole re-pointed with cement. Balleine's restoration also saw Art Nouveau woodwork in the choir stalls, pulpit and modern paving in the Chancel; it is made of five different types of Jersey granite and represents the waves breaking on the sea-shore.
Thank you for your views and comments
Susan
Comments (26)
Dianthus
Lovely image and story Susan:)
3x3
sweet story!nice capture!
crys-laura
Wow!!! What a great shot!!!
ralph49
Amazing piece of history still standing as if new. Excellent capture.
fredster66
Great looking structure and you captured it well!
mairekas
Impressive image and history! Happy New Year to you!
adrie
Wow this is just a beautiful photoshot.....great capture of this beautiful church.....well done.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic Gothic architecture and splendid photo, have a great detail....!!!!!
furuta
Beautiful image. wonderful photo!!
emmecielle
Winderful image and interesting informations! :)
dianas..creations
Interesting history!! The image is fantastic..I just love it!!
picantilla
Fantastic image :)
Kaartijer
Awesome shot, great composition!
jocko500
love to see this church and just look at the tumbstones...so wonderful done with craftmanship. cool looking
Meisiekind
Stunning image and great history Susan! :)
Charberry
A beautiful shot, and excellent recounting of the history. So many changes to this church building through the years. Excellent all around.
kahun.hida
教会ですか？それとも修道院でしょうかね？？いずれにせよ素晴らしい建物！！！！！
MrsRatbag
Marvelous architecture--I love the stones! Great capture!
Minda
excellent shot susan..and beautiful church
Richardphotos
I love old churches. the oldest I have been in is almost 600 years younger than this marvel .outstanding photography
bronwyn_lea
Oh this is fantastic! Thank you for sharing the history. It is so beautiful!
durleybeachbum
The stones have give the building a fabulous rugged texture. A super pic!
Flint_Hawk
A noble & grand old church!
kbatty
Wonderful workmanship!
moochagoo
So nice little church. The weather was good :)))
timtripp
gorgeous!