St Mary & the Holy Host of Heaven
Cheveley, Cambridgeshire
A 13th century, Grade I listed church in the heart of the village.
The church sits close to Kirtling Towers, a large Tudor gatehouse and the most substantial remaining part of a castle and great house that was the seat of the North family.
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The church itself has a fine Norman south doorway, complete with a very ancient door. Much of the rest of the building is 16th century, including the North Chapel (actually the south chapel).
The most remarkable monument is to Roger, 2nd Lord North. It consists of six elaborately carved pillars that support a canopy, on top of which is a brightly painted, box like structure with yet more elaborate carvings, including coats of arms and figures. The whole structure looks rather like an over the top wedding cake. Beneath it is a tomb chest on which lies an effigy of Lord North. At his feet is a snarling dragon with a curly tail.
Cheveley, Cambridgeshire
A 13th century, Grade I listed church in the heart of the village.
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