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Voussoirs and carvings on arch of west door of St. Mary's, Iffley Close-up of a part of the arch of the west door of St. Mary's, Iffley. The beak-headed designs on the voussoirs (arch stones) are found on many other examples of Norman architecture in England and in other parts of Europe under Norman rule. The origin of the beak-head design as used in England is probably Reading Abbey, which is now ruined, but examples of beak-head voussoirs from the Abbey can be seen in the Museum of Reading. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D |
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West Door, St. Mary's, Iffley Detail of Norman carving on the west door of St. Mary's, Iffley. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D |
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St Mary's, Iffley, Carvings on South Door Carvings of mythical creatures on a Capital of the South Door of St Mary's, Iffley. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D |
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South Door of St Mary's, Iffley The South Door originally had a porch, perhaps explaining why the Norman carvings around the door are so well preserved. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D |
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Tower of St Mary's, Iffley Telephoto view of the top of the bell tower showing the rich variety of Norman decoration. Strangely, only one of the arches is decorated with chevrons and beakhead figures, possibly due to lack of funds to complete the work. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D |
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The West Door, St Mary's Church, Iffley The West Door is richly decorated with classic Norman details such as beakhead and chevron designs. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D |
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Iffley Rectory The large and imposing rectory at Iffley dates from the 13th century and stands near to the Church. The Rectory and its estate were so large that it was traditionally let out to a tenant rather than being used by the priest. Later it was divided so that part could be let out and the rest used as a Rectory. This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D |
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St Mary's Church, Iffley First impressions are of a Church in France rather than in Oxfordshire, abounding with richly decorated Norman details (Chevrons, beakhead designs etc). The West Front is particularly impressive, with much original 12th century carving. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D |
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The Mathematical Bridge at Iffley This wooden bridge is a copy of a larger one at Cambridge and is constructed on mathematical principles to give a minimal stress structure. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 50D |
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St Mary's Church, Iffley View of the tower and chancel of St Mary's. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 50D |
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Mill Lane and the Rectory, Iffley This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 50D |
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Interior of St Mary's Church, Iffley In the foreground can be seen one of the massive arches which support the tower. The arch is richly decorated with chevrons and flower designs in a typical Norman style. This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 50D |
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Starting Ring at Iffley Lock The bronze bull's head and starting ring are set into the stone wall of Iffley Lock. It is the marker for the start of Oxford University Boat Club races. This picture appears in the following picture tours: |
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Iffley Church (south side) St. Mary's Church, Iffley is a fine example of Norman architecture. This picture appears in the following picture tours: |
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