St Mary's the Virgin, Great Milton
Great Milton's church was first built in the 12th century, without aisles. The side aisles were added in the 13th century. The church was largely rebuilt after a fire in the early 14th century; the aisle, south porch and east half of the chancel date from this period. The west tower was built in the 15th century and in 1592 the nave roof was renewed (as attested by an inscription on the east tie-beam). The church was thoroughly restored in 1850.
Great Milton Parish Church contains several historic and artistically notable monuments. Two slabs with finely carved foliated crosses date from the late 13th century and there are fragments of a 14th-century stone effigy. Brass memorials to Robert Eggersley and his wife (c.1500) have 6-inch figures. Under the tower is the impressive and finely carved alabaster Dormer monument. Dedicated to Sir Michael Dormer (d.1616), his wife, and his father Sir Ambrose Dormer, the monument is by an unknown sculptor and was moved here from the south aisle in 1860. Three effigies lie under a canopy with allegorical figures of Youth, Death, Age and Time. Reliefs in the spandrels include King David and Death with his dart.
There is no easy parking for St Mary's, it would be better to park beside the village green and walk through the village to the Church, or possibly find parking close to the road junction just below the Church, signed to Cuddesdon. The Cache, which is not placed within the Churchyard, is well hidden and camouflaged, please replace and camouflage as found to protect against Muggles eyes.
Congratulations to Team MMK on a pretty rapid FTF.
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