The Doomsday Book survey of 1086 tells us that 'Gheftingetorp' was
held by Ledmer the Priest before 1066, so it is possible that there
was a church here before the Norman Conquest, though most of the
present building dates from the 14th century.
Among many interesting features look out for:
-The magnificent double hammer-beam roof, probably built by
Leveda in c.1495
-The Tudor red-brick tower, 66 feet tall, built in c.1505.
-Memorial window to William Edward Oates, Lord of the manor and
19th century explorer
-Brass memorial to Captain Lawrence E. G. Oates, who died in a vain
attempt to save the lives of his fellow explorers on Captain
Scott’s ill-fated Antarctic expedition in 1912.
There is a nice view from the cache location.
[Source:
The Benefice of the Knights & Hospitallers Parishes]
The cache is a small green screw-top container about the size of
a 35mm film can. Please replace as found.
First
to Find...
McWomble
If any body would like to expand on this series please do, but
could you please let sadexploration know first so he can keep track
of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.