We were pottering along through the Norfolk countryside when we found this tower.
Fortunately there was a notice to give us a clue.
All Saints Church Tower, Panxworth, Norfolk
It seems that it fell into disrepair, was rebuilt in the 19th Century and again fell into disrepair, being pulled down in 1969. It was reputedly used by Satanists, struck by lightening (which may or may not be connected) and restored again.
It’s an interesting place, and well-looked after, but there isn’t much to keep you, not even an information board. Fortunately there is plenty about it on the internet.
Interestingly, some of the gravestones show the same names as the war memorial. The continuity of the countryside is an amazing thing.
War Memorial, Panxworth.
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A solemn but pretty place to visit. Too bad the information board is worn clean.
Fortunately there’s plenty about it on the internet.
An interesting find, Quercus and Julia. The countryside does indeed maintain continuity. You both would have loved going through the old cemeteries back east in the town we came from, and noting street signs and gravestones.
I do like a good cemetery…
Excellent photographs. Fascinating link between the gravestones and the memorial
Thanks Derrick. It really needs a sunset to set it off, or a thundercloud. 🙂
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I used to have a graduated orange Cokin filter that supplied the lack of sunsets but it was one of those things that is easily over-used.
I’ve never used a filter 🙂
What can I say? I was seduced by cheap special effects…
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I like the flint and lichen picture.
Thank you. Sometimes it can be a struggle finding a picture.