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Gnosall, St. Lawrence
Gnosall contains some of the finest Norman ecclesiastical architecture
in the county.
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 This
wash drawing by T.P. Wood in 1838 shows the heavily buttressed north
chapel.
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 The
interior view by John Buckler, 1841, shows the Norman tower arches
and upper gallery.
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 Memorandum
relating to the fitting out of the loft by the pulpit for the use
of "persons singing psalms", 1729
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Longdon, St. James
Longdon still retains a number of Norman architectural features, including
the south doorway and the chancel arch.
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Norman south doorway of Longdon church. The outer order with the
motif of circles is said to be rare.
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Interior view of the church showing the Norman chancel arch and
the original box pews. The Royal coat of arms is above the chancel
arch.
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Tutbury, St. Mary
Originally part of the priory founded at Tutbury by Henry de Ferrers.
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 This
engraving of a drawing by Stebbing Shaw, the Staffordshire antiquary,
shows the west door which is thought to date from c.1160-70.
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 Details
of the west door. The outer arch of seven orders is the first known
use of alabaster in England.
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Stafford, St. Chad
A Norman church, St.Chad's was heavily restored in two phases in the
19th century but still retains its Norman nave and clerestory.
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Chad's from the north-east, as it appeared in 1822 before restoration.
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Interior view of the north aisle of St. Chad's showing the heavy
Norman piers and multi-scalloped capitals.
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