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Ancient Arch in St. Benedict's Church, Cambridge, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Ancient Arch in St. Benedict's Church, Cambridge, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ancient Arch in St. Benedict's Church, Cambridge, 1857. 11th-century arch in St Bene't's Church, the oldest church in Cambridgeshire. Parts of the building are Anglo-Saxon. On entering the church we at first see nothing more than a plain building communicating with the interior of the tower by a low broad arch, which is almost choked up...[It is depicted] not as it at present stands, nearly hidden by an ugly organ-loft, but in the condition to which there is good reason to believe it will shortly he restored. The reader will observe that the arch shows some approach to, but is far ruder than, Norman work. The peculiar flat band, or "label, " upon the face of the wall, and extending all round the arch, is not supposed to exist in any Norman building...At the spring of the arch upon each side is a curious capital, quite unlike anything Norman, just above which an animal is rudely sculptured in low relief'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph captures the Ancient Arch in St. Benedict's Church, Cambridge, as it appeared in 1857. The church, the oldest in Cambridgeshire, is a testament to the rich history of England's architectural heritage. The arch, which is depicted not as it stands today but in its presumed restored condition, dates back to the 11th century. Upon entering the church, one is initially met with a plain building, communicating with the interior of the tower through a low broad arch. However, this arch, far ruder than Norman work, is nearly hidden now by an unsightly organ-loft. In this photograph, we see the arch as it once was, unobstructed and in all its ancient glory. The arch exhibits some resemblance to Norman work but is much ruder, with a peculiar flat band, or "label," on the face of the wall, extending all around it. At the spring of the arch on each side, there is a curious capital, unlike anything Norman, above which an animal is rudely sculpted in low relief. These intriguing details add to the arch's historical significance and make it a fascinating subject for study and appreciation. This photograph, taken from the "Illustrated London News" in 1857, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to imagine the church as it once was before the passage of time and the addition of modern structures altered its appearance. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving historical sites and the value of documenting their beauty and uniqueness for future generations.
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