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Circles under churches

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ocifant May 4, 2005 20:42:23

Replying to Littlestone

Probably not quite what you're looking for, but the main church in Chesham (who's name escapes me, NGR SP9501), appears to be built upon a circle of puddingstones.

Most of the main pillars have a sizable puddingstone at the base. Some photos can be found here: http://www.imperfect.freeserve.co.uk/Chesham/ though they'll be disappearing in a few weeks (the photos, not the puddingstones!), so grab 'em quick if they're of interest!

Littlestone May 4, 2005 22:04:14

Replying to ocifant

Thanks ocifant - fascinating! And the way the stones are placed under the buttresses is very similar to those placed under the buttresses at Pewsey -now how do you read that? That the old stones are literally 'supporting' the Church or are being subjugated by it?