History of the Church
The church of St. Michael and All Angels is situated in the centre of the village of Ewyas Harold. It dates from the 13th century, but this was not the earliest church in the village. The massive 13th century tower may have once been detached from the church and it is likely that it gave protection from raiders. It houses six bells, which are rung weekly.
On the left when entering the church, is the font and a rare two-manual nineteenth century pipe-organ. There are many beautiful stained glass windows. The pulpit has two sides of early seventeenth century carved panels. The chancel, entered by an arch of the 1868 Restoration, is 13th century.
The early 14th century effigy in the chancel is reputed to be of Clarissa de la Warr, daughter of John Tregoz, Lord of Ewias who died in 1300, and grand-daughter of the sister of Saint Thomas Cantilupe of Hereford.
The altar incorporates some bands of rich vine carving, in oak, of the late 15th or early 16th century, and four panels, two of Netherlandish Mannerist figures of around 1530, and two depicting scenes of the Passion crafted in the mid-17th century.
The cross base and shaft in the graveyard are medieval. Today the parish combines the congregations of both Ewyas Harold and Dulas parish following the closure of the church of St. Michael, Dulas.
Parking at the Church is virtually non-existent so I recommend you choose one of the given Parking Waypoints at the nearby village shop or Hall to ensure the natives remain friendly. The Church is a short walk away on a level road and footpath.
The given co-ordinates are NOT for the geocache, but will bring you to a distinctive memorial within the churchyard. There is no need to leave the path to gather the information you need from this family’s tragic story…
This is the final resting place of the Addis family of King Street Farm. Gather the clues as follows:
Margaret Mary was born on April Ath 18BC.
Her son Albert died aged D days.
Edwin Addis died in 19EF.
Substitute these clues into the following formula. The final cache can be found at:
N51 57.FDE W002 53.CA(B-D)
The final co-ordinates will lead you away from the Church and along to a nearby public footpath
You will need to bring your own writing implement. Please re-hide carefully as per the hint.
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