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Saxon Doorway

A relic from the ancient church of St John sub Castro - the south entrance doorway, which is generally agreed to be of Saxon date.

  • 4 THE VICTORIAN CHURCH

    4 THE VICTORIAN CHURCH

    THE END OF THE OLD ST JOHN’S At the end of the eighteenth century the church stood in an isolated position near the ...
  • A Tour of Trinity St John sub Castro's Churchyard

    A Tour of Trinity St John sub Castro's Churchyard

    St John's churchyard is a delightful, quiet, green space in the town which many people are unaware of.
  • The Saxon Doorway

    The Saxon Doorway

    This can be seen from the churchyard, built into the liturgical east wall of the organ vestry. Although much repaired over ...
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