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Circles under churches

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Rhiannon Aug 14, 2007 11:17:16

Replying to lilydee05

Hi lilydee - that's all most interesting. One thing that stuck out for me was when you said the church is on a "North-South axis" - actually I'm sure that in itself would be most unusual because most christian churches in this country are aligned East-West, with the altar at the east end? or do you mean the church is just square on to the points of the compass and I am reading too much into it. It's about time I got there myself really.

lilydee05 Aug 14, 2007 12:55:43

Replying to Rhiannon

I have to hold my hands up and say I got it the wrong way round! You are right, the newer church is on a EW axis and the bricked up doors (on what I think is the older building) is on a NS axis. I should have realised this as the sun dial at the top of the church was south facing! Big whoops from me!

I'm still having trouble uploading pictures of the carvings - can anyone help me on this as I'd really like to share them with you all.

Dee