Little Church in the Cotswold Countryside. by ladymagpie

Little Church in the Cotswold Countryside.

First of all, thank you for all your lovely comments yesterday with the 2nd year anniversary of my Sister Mo's passing. I class all of my 365 viewers as close friends and you all gave me strength on a very sad day.

I have been out and about in the countryside and came across this gem hidden behind a pub in a small village. Today it's called St. Andrews Church but was originally known as a Chapel of Ease, attached to a much larger church a few miles away.

It was also in the grounds of a local manor but was moved to this place between 1676 and 1691. In the oak ceiling are the initials EW and the date 1637. When the large church in the village was dismantled this chapel became the village church for all the farmers and villagers. There is actually a path through into the pub grounds, I wonder why.

Please view with the dark surround for a good look at the Cotswold stonework.
What a fantastic find. Fav.
October 22nd, 2015  
what a beautiful little church well caught
October 22nd, 2015  
Wonderful pic!
October 22nd, 2015  
Lovely building in Cotswold stone, nice composition too - fav.
October 22nd, 2015  
Lovely capture of nice looking building. Very interesting story to its history too, fav
October 22nd, 2015  
A beautiful old church ⛪. Fav!! 😃
October 22nd, 2015  
A lovely historic fav for me!
October 22nd, 2015  
Great shot.
October 22nd, 2015  
Beautiful soft colours
October 22nd, 2015  
I love the Cotswold stone and this is a great capture - Fav
October 22nd, 2015  
I love the fact that this adorable old church has a "connection" to the pub :)
October 22nd, 2015  
Loved the story behind this beautiful little Cotswold church.
October 22nd, 2015  
A beautiful church and interesting history. I wonder which came first, the pub or the church.
October 22nd, 2015  
Beautiful, love the angled walk!!
October 23rd, 2015  
Lovely!
October 23rd, 2015  
Lovely church and a peaceful setting. Instant FAV
October 23rd, 2015  
quaint country church with an interesting history. A path leading to the pub ... well ...
fav
October 23rd, 2015  
Great capture and love to read the history of it as well. Due to my advanced age I won't remember it but I do enjoy reading it!! Fav
October 23rd, 2015  
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Instant Fav. Beautiful history and I love the Cotswold stonework.
October 23rd, 2015  
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