South Door by fbailey

South Door

The entrance to St Nicholas Church, Barfreston, Kent - listed as one of the hidden gems of Norman architecture in possibly all of the UK.

It's a small church, about 50 ft from east to west. It's thought to have been founded in the late 11th century by a Norman knight Hugo de Port, and remodelled about 1180 with the addition of over 100 carvings, some of which can be seen in the archway over the door.

It is also a fully functioning church, not a museum.
Certainly tells a story. Nice capture
January 3rd, 2018  
Wonderful carvings, both in the stone and on the wooden door
January 3rd, 2018  
Striking entrance and impressive architecture.
January 3rd, 2018  
Beautiful door and architecture.
January 3rd, 2018  
Just love these old doors! So much character
January 3rd, 2018  
I love old doors! Thank you for sharing.
January 3rd, 2018  
Great looking door, lovely capture
January 3rd, 2018  
A beautiful door and doorframe.
January 3rd, 2018  
Wonderful door and surrounds.
January 3rd, 2018  
All the detail that still remains, and all the meaning in the figures above the doorway, just amazing. Lovely capture of this church and what a beautiful image for the word of the day.
January 3rd, 2018  
What an interesting door. It just begs to be opened.
January 3rd, 2018  
Wonderful details!
January 3rd, 2018  
Bep
Glad it is still functioning as a church. Beautiful details.
January 3rd, 2018  
Fantastic door...fav!
January 3rd, 2018  
A visit added to my "to do" list. Lovely detail.
January 3rd, 2018  
love it.
January 3rd, 2018  
A beautiful old door, lovely ironwork and stonework.Fav!! 😀
January 3rd, 2018  
Kas
A work of art!
January 3rd, 2018  
How lovely - an to an Aussie it is just mind-boggling that it is 1000 years old and still being used!
January 3rd, 2018  
The detail on the door and the archway is amazing! Great shot.
January 3rd, 2018  
So beautiful ... love the wrought iron work on the door ... :)
January 3rd, 2018  
Amazing craftsmanship, a stunning door
January 3rd, 2018  
Great shot, great architecture, great history!
January 3rd, 2018  
Great shot and details.
January 4th, 2018  
Such amazing carvings and I love the ironwork on the door! 🙂
January 5th, 2018  
A door to a magic kingdom
January 6th, 2018  
What amazing history you gave to go with this awesome shot.
Thank you - I love hearing the history of your area.
January 7th, 2018  
Wonderful detail and textures and interesting commentary.
January 9th, 2018  
What an amazing door. Thank you for the explanation too!
January 9th, 2018  
Wonderful door and excellent photo.
January 12th, 2018  
Beautiful
January 16th, 2018  
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