The grade II listed church of St Michael & All Angels is a holy place with a long history stretching back to Saxon times; and it is an architectural gem. It has a 'theatrical quality' (Pevsner) standing on its cliff overlooking the River Thames. The oldest remaining elements are the monumental south aisle pillars of the 12th century.
The Church was originally a late 12th or early 13th century Norman building. It has a canonical sundial on the south wall. In the 14th century it was largely rebuilt with the addition of a north aisle and a south transept The north arcade was rebuilt in the 15th century and the south porch was added in the 19th century, possibly designed by J.C. Buckler and built in 1867–68.
In 1893 a fire badly damaged the church and it was extensively restored thereafter. The octagonal upper stages of the bell tower were added in the restoration.
The interior of St Nicholas church, after the fire of 1893.
The chancel, north aisle, and west tower had to be completely rebuilt following the fire.
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At the given co-ords you will find a plaque to commemorate 50 years since VE day
It has A lines of text
The second line has B words
At waypoint one is a gate
There are C bolts securing the hinges to the gate (both hinges)
At waypoint two is a lamppost with a brass plaque
The person who found a light in this church has D letters in her name
Also at waypoint two is a plaque on top of the gate
The gates were given in memory of Nicholas in 19EF
The cache is located at:
N51° 41. (E-D) (F/B) (D-A)' W001° 23. (D-F) (C-D-A) (F+B)'
Checksum for all the numbers in the final coordinates is 35
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