Heidi The History Mouse
@thehistorymouse.bsky.social
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A mainly medieval mouse with a passion for history and architecture. Historia, Caseus, Somnum!
pinned post!
Mouse's
#RiverAxeTopThree
#Somerset
. So which of the sixteen churches would Mouse recommend visiting? In at number one:
#StJohnAxbridge
. Church and town make a fine day out. More Perpy perfection. Crossing and vaulting are wonderful, but add ceilings, roof timbers and monuments
7 months ago
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Victorian memorial tablet dappled with light from the south chancel window. The
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg:
#StMaryEastBrent
#MemorialMonday
about 22 hours ago
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At peace on a mattress of grass and swaddled in moss... this effigy would once have been at rest inside. Perhaps ousted by iconoclasts. The
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg:
#StMaryEastBrent
#MemorialMonday
about 22 hours ago
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The go to church for effigies, memorial tablets and niches on the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg:
#StMaryEastBrent
. This fabulous effigy is flanked by fine canopied niches the podiums of which would once have housed saints to watch over the deceased
about 22 hours ago
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The superlative Somerset signature arcade arch from the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg:
#StChristopherLympsham
. Piers of 4 clustered shafts separated by ovolo moulding, capitals supporting wave moulded pointed arches. Annoyingly 1.5 muntins off centre
about 22 hours ago
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The most charming chancel arch from the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg is found at
#StMaryHutton
. The moulding is described as step and wave, which is what Mouse is trained to do when making celebrity appearances (Mouse think it's double chamfered though)
about 23 hours ago
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In churches dominated by wooden pulpits in the Renaissance style of early C17 this fine stone pulpit at
#StMaryHutton
is the stand out on the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg
#SundaySermons
2 days ago
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The stained glass of the churches on the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg is unremarkable to say the least (and largely Mouse didn't). These from
#StMaryHutton
are as good as it gets
#StainedGlassSunday
2 days ago
3
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Sanctuary... The finest of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg is found at
#StChristopherLympsham
2 days ago
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20
Porchy perfection from the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
leg:
#StChristopherLympsham
. So much of interest here never mind the substantial diagonal buttresses with offsets. The one that really made Mouse want to PIFAP
3 days ago
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Winner of the finest church on the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#PortisheadToWestSuperMare
leg is
#StPaulKewstoke
. Maybe not the most beautiful church from the outside but inside is flooded with light and filled with historical and architectural interest. Incredible location too
3 days ago
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The
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
. Leg two:
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
Part B:
#StBridgetBrean
#StMaryBerrow
#StMichaelBrentKnoll
3 days ago
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As
#FontsMeanFarewell
it's time to move on to review the next leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
. Leg two:
#HuttonToBrentKnoll
Part A:
#StMaryHutton
#StMaryEastBrent
#StChristopherLympsham
3 days ago
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And finally from the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg. Eternal repose. Perfect peace. When you sleep, sleep well and tomorrow may you be grateful for another day....
#StAndrewClevedon
#FridaysFacesInStone
4 days ago
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Even down to the staples and
#Pintle
...
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg.
#StPaulKewstoke
#FerrousFriday
. The very best of
#PintlesInAction
4 days ago
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The enduring allure of
#ChurchDoorFittings
.... Tough choice on the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg, but when you see these you drink in history through your very eyes dear viewer. The escutcheons alone make it a winner
#StPaulKewstoke
#FerrousFriday
4 days ago
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The only possible choice for
#RomanesqueRiday
(thanks, Rufus) from the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
. This Transitional chancel arch from the crossing drips with Romanesque carving which is steeped in iconography and symbolism. Truly beautiful
4 days ago
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The church fonts of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg are predominantly Norman which is unusual and made choosing the best very hard. This much-damaged volute decorated cushion capital bowl at
#StPeterPortishead
#FontsOnFriday
is a winner though
4 days ago
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Thursday wouldn't be Thursday without a
#DoorInMidAir
. The rood loft may be long gone, but the rood stair has found a new role here at
#StPeterPortishead
. The
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
for
#DoorwayThursday
5 days ago
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Where can you find the most surprised of
#SurprisedChurches
on the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
? Right here at
#AllSaintsKingstonSeymour
. "This award has come as a big surprise. I'd like to thank my mother church and everyone who built me"
5 days ago
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The finest
#WestDoorAndWindowCombo
:
#StLawrenceWick
The
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#AdoorableThursday
5 days ago
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Perhaps you shouldn't keep all of your eggs in one basket, but all of the
#GloriousGateage
on the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
can be found at one church,
#AllSaintsKingstonSeymour
. First for gates
#Thursgate
#IronworkThursday
5 days ago
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First for doors on the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
:
#StPaulKewstoke
: Cross section of fabulous nailed and filleted south door, showing wide interior roughly sawn horizontal planks
#AdoorableThursday
#DoorwayThursday
5 days ago
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10
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The winner for the diversity of doors and doorways award for the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPaulKewstoke
: Part III; south door. Stunning Romanesque decoration and double planked filleted door
#AdoorableThursday
#DoorwayThursday
5 days ago
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The winner for the diversity of doors and doorways award for the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPaulKewstoke
: Part II; doorway to rood stair. Wave moulded
#Ogee
surmounted by a Romanesque
#Spolia
head spewing hood mould
#DoorwayThursday
5 days ago
0
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The winner for the diversity of doors and doorways award for the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPaulKewstoke
: Part I; north C13 (in style at least) cusped pointed doorway
#DoorwayThursday
. Lovely
5 days ago
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The winner of supreme screen from the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPaulKewstoke
Screen with rood group. Before the English Reformation every church had a rood screen. Now few remain, the only reminder a
#DoorInMidAir
#Woodensday
6 days ago
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The very finest
#FromInsideOut
from the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPaulKewstoke
#KewstokeFloodedWithLight
#JustPlainGlass
6 days ago
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The winner for wonderful windows (interior category) from the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPaulKewstoke
#KewstokeFloodedWithLight
6 days ago
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The winner for wonderful windows (interior category) from the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPaulKewstoke
#KewstokeFloodedWithLight
6 days ago
0
14
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The winner for wonderful windows (interior category) from the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPaulKewstoke
#KewstokeFloodedWithLight
6 days ago
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The winner for wonderful windows (exterior category) from the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StAndrewClevedon
. This wonderful cruciform church is a tutorial in the evolution of windows over 500 years. Beautiful too
#WindowsOnWednesday
6 days ago
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A little closeup for your delectation
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
#StPeterWestonInGordano
#TilesOnTuesday
add a skeleton here at some point
7 days ago
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Churches on the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
favour modern floors and carpet to tiles. There are no floor tiles of any note in any of the churches. The blue of these reredos tiles at
#StPeterWestonInGordano
is lovely though
#TilesOnTuesday
7 days ago
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Tremendous tracery. The tracery category winner for the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is the east window of
#StPeterWestonInGordano
. A 5-light pointed window with striking Perpendicular tracery lends this church real presence
#TraceryTuesday
7 days ago
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The tower category for the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is unusual as it has a runner up. Fittingly because the tower of
#AllSaintsKingstonSeymour
is unusual with its recessed spire and double pierced parapet
#TowerTuesday
7 days ago
2
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One terrific tower. The winner in the tower category for the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is
#StPeterPortishead
. A tall and slender 4-stage tower with set back buttresses, string courses, pierced parapet and soaring pinnacles
#TowerTuesday
7 days ago
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The
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
is curiously light on memorials. Of those that there are this at
#StPeterWestonInGordano
is the finest example
#MemorialMonday
8 days ago
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The perfect chancel arch from the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
. This richly moulded wide pointed arch perfectly frames the tiny quire and altar of
#StLawrenceWick
8 days ago
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Sanctuary.... The choice chancel from the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
. The bare stone, stillness and sanctity of
#StPeterWestonInGordano
9 days ago
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Which porch pleased on the
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
leg of the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
? There was a paucity of porches, but this at
#StPaulKewstoke
with its cusped quatrefoil parapet called out to Mouse to PIFAP
9 days ago
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A look back at the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
. Leg one:
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
Part B;
#AllSaintsKingstonSeymour
#StLawrenceWick
#StPaulKewstoke
10 days ago
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A look back at the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
. Leg one:
#PortisheadToWestonSuperMare
Part A;
#StPeterPortishead
#StPeterWestonInGordano
#StAndrewClevedon
10 days ago
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While Mouse waiting for better weather for
#ChurchChomping
, there's time for a review the
#ScamperDownTheSomersetCoast
so far. From
#StPeterPortishead
to
#StGeorgeDunster
, seven months, 60 miles, 23 churches. But which ones does Mouse recommend?
#SteepleSaturday
10 days ago
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Sometimes you have to see something broken to understand how it is made... engaged shaft once supporting the ribs of vaulting to the roof of the first tower stage: the former church of St. Michael on Glastonbury Tor
#TheHistoryMouseInGlastonbury
11 days ago
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West doorway of the tower, the former church of St. Michael on Glastonbury Tor. Mouse love a good cusped pointed panel to a soffit or inner jamb and these are nicely carved. Often a good indicator of period
#TheHistoryMouseInGlastonbury
11 days ago
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The Mouse eye view... The tower of the former St. Michael's church on Glastonbury Tor. Claimed as C15 but there are C13 elements and the rebuilding and repairs can clearly be seen. Crenellations are C19
#TheHistoryMouseInGlastonbury
11 days ago
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The merest hint of the huge concentric terraces that ring Glastonbury Tor. There's no firm archaeological evidence for their origin but theories abound from Neolithic defences to terracettes to medieval strip lynchets. And aliens. It's always aliens
#TheHistoryMouseInGlastonbury
11 days ago
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The C15 tower of the former church of St. Michael, sitting on the footprint of several earlier churches, 5000 years of human history from every age and a good deal of, lets be kind, folklore. The Tor is a high mound on the Levels visible for miles
#TheHistoryMouseInGlastonbury
11 days ago
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Yes. Yes indeed. Mouse been hanging around Glastonbury Tor. Can you believe Mouse walked up that huge hill? No? Nor can Mouse. But she did. She Really did
#WhereIsTheHistoryMouse
?
#TheHistoryMouseInGlastonbury
11 days ago
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Even in the morning it is frightening how long Mouse had to wait for this roll moulded pointed doorway to be free of people. And what a view it is. But
#WhereIsTheHistoryMouse
(This is the easy clue)
#DoorwayThursday
12 days ago
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