church mound

St. Peter’s Church, Farnborough 1

Image by Ricky Rocket

Earthstepper Sep 5, 2003 18:11:25

New posting of Farnborough church is intriguing. Another one like Alphamstone and Chesham in Bucks. Sure that there is a whole new area of research here.

ocifant Sep 5, 2003 19:31:51

Replying to Earthstepper

I'm reminded of a church between Glastonbury and Taunton (possibly Greinton or Burrowbridge?) where the church looms over the road, atop a mini Tor shaped mound.

Not too sure of the relevance to TMA, but it connects with the book I'm currently reading which suggests that all such monds were previously 'druidic colleges'. But the book was written in 1914, so I'm reading it for entertainment value at the moment.

olly Sep 8, 2003 19:06:51

Replying to Earthstepper

hellingly church is also built on an ancient circular mound.