CHURCH ENTHUSIASTS - MAY WE SUGGEST...
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Elford church
with 14th century work contains a fine series of restored effigies
(including the poignant tomb of John Stanley who with his finger
points at his temple indicating how he was killed by a tennis ball
circa 1460) and remarkable collection of historically impressive
heraldic shields. |
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Repton church
contains major Saxon remains, as Repton was the former capital of
South Mercia. A double monastery for both men and women was founded
here in the late 7th century. The kings Aethelbald and Wiglaf were
buried here in 757 and 840 respectively. |
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Breedon-on-the-Hill
church situated on the remains of
a 180 foot high hill has commanding views. What remains is essentially
the eastern priory end of an extensive building and contents include
probably the finest collection of 8th/10th century Saxon carvings
known in Britain. |
