Church Micro 7704 ... Hemmingford Abbots Traditional Cache
Church Micro 7704 ... Hemmingford Abbots
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This church was originally called St Margaret Church of the Virgin but is now dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch.
In the 10th century Ailwin, Earl of East Anglia, gave Hemingford Abbots and part of Hemingford Grey to Ramsey Abbey. King Edgar granted a charter for the first church to be built, on the site of the present chancel, in 974. Two hundred years later this wooden church was replaced with a stone building, around 1190.
Two columns and part of the former tower from this survive at the east end of the nave. The font, which is still used for Baptisms, originated in the early 13th century. Much of the present church originates from the late 1300s, with the spire and wall painting being added in the 1400s. The roof of the church was raised to its present height and the 22 carved angels were installed in the early 1500s. Five of the Six bells are dated 1754.
The church has four stained glass windows, but particularly noteworthy are those with engraved glass, which were created by local engraver David Peace.
The Churchyard of St Margaret of Antioch can be approached from Church Lane via the Lych Gate which was given to Hemingford Abbots by Warboys Church and other friends in 1974 - the year when this church celebrated its millennium. Originally the Lych Gate was found in a derelict state in Tick Farm, Warboys and was believed to have been the entrance to a Chapel of Ease.
However, this cache is only accessible from the water.... it was placed from a kayak but could also be found from a dingy or small cruiser.
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