St Margaret of Antioch - At the edge of a small village in bleak open fields north of Baldock.
Nothing certain is known of St Margaret of Antioch, but according to her untrustworthy legend, she was the daughter of a pagan priest. Some consider her a patron saint of pregnancy. In art, she is usually pictured escaping from, or standing above, a dragon. Her feast day is July 20th.
The church dates from at least Saxon times and has carvings of the ancient game of Nine Men Morris on the frames of the chancel windows. There are wall paintings that date from the mid fifteenth century. The Church is open at weekends only, although the key is available from the churchwardens.
Enjoy your visit. If the church is open, take a look at the dragon in the stained glass window !
This is a very personal cache, based round my local parish church. Many dear friends are now only marked by chiselled carvings on slabs of granite ; some are not marked at all.
The cache is a not hidden in the church or church grounds, but a short walk away.
How many large square nail heads are there in the front door of the church when closed?
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