(10) The Evangelists, and above The Stone Angel
Beneath the two gothic arches to the North Transept there is a massive pillar, and on its capital there are fine carvings representing the four Evangelists, each a writer of
Continue readingBeneath the two gothic arches to the North Transept there is a massive pillar, and on its capital there are fine carvings representing the four Evangelists, each a writer of
Continue readingThe font, on a base of York stone, is itself of Monk stone with an oak cover given by the Parish in memory of the second Vicar, Reverend Robert Bond.
Continue readingThe West Window (3) was designed by Charles Eamer Kempe and dedicated to Rev John Brownlow Chandler. Kempe's trademark wheatsheaf can be seen in the lower part of the left
Continue readingRev John Brownlow Chandler was appointed as Vicar of Witley in 1882. He is commemorated by the west window which was dedicated to him at a Harvest Festival service in
Continue readingThe Good Samaritan is depicted on a window on the south side of the church. In a scene taken from the parable of the Good Samaritan as narrated in the
Continue readingThe Sir Galahad window is thought to be one of the few church windows to show the Holy Grail (others include the Tennyson Memorial Window in St Bartholomew's in Haslemere
Continue readingThe north window is also the work of Swedish artist, Carl Almquist, who was a friend of Axel Haig. The window depicts the risen Christ flanked by angels and below
Continue readingThe East Window is the work of Swedish artist, Carl Almquist, who was a friend of Axel Haig. It depicts the Ascension, as described in The Gospel of Luke Chapter
Continue readingAt the time of the Consecration in 1902, it is probable that most if not all of the windows were of plain glass, as some of those in the chancel
Continue readingThe stone carvings on either side of the porch represent Church and State. The finials to the lintel over the door are the carved heads of a bishop and a
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