Church Micro #610 Doynton Traditional Cache
Church Micro #610 Doynton
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Doynton is a picturesque village situated on the lower slopes of the Cotswolds, approximately two miles south-east of Pucklechurch. The River Boyd passes through the northern part of Doynton, and the village is surrounded by rich pastures and varied topography. Its history can be traced back to the Doomsday Book (1086).
Holy Trinity Church (grade II listed) is at the centre of the village. It was largely rebuilt between 1864 and 1865 by J.E. Gill of Bath but dates back to Saxon times.
The tower is built in the Perpendicular style with gargoyles and on surviving pinnacle. The church was agin restored in 1893. Its features include 12th century herringbone masonry on the south wall - a style almost unique in this part of the country.
Nearby Doynton House is a typical gabled early 17th Century house with mullioned windows. The house has conspicuous relieving arches that are embedded in the masonry over the windows. These arches are a feature of this district of South Gloucestershire, which is very much in the 'Bristol Quarter' of old Gloucestershire. The gables have finials and the chimneys are set diagonally.
If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first at churchmicro@gmail.com so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication. There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page found via the Bookmark list”
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