St Marys Church- Turweston, Bucks
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Norfolk12
N 52° 02.082 W 001° 07.584
30U E 628518 N 5766554
St Marys Church of the Assumption dates back to the 12th Century.
as shown by the original Norman arches extensive renovations began in the mid 19th century.
Waymark Code: WM6N1E
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/23/2009
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The name of Turweston derives from an Old Scandenavian persons name and the Old English word of tun, and would mean 'Thurulf's farm'.
Church of St Mary of the Assumption,Turweston,Bucks,UK
there are some 15th century brasses in the nave commemorating a Vicar John Yates who died in 1497.
the photo of the 18th century marble memorial is to Simon HEYNES and his wife AMY and infant daughter who lived at Turweston House.
some fine stained glass windows in this church.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200
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Street address of Church:
St Mary of the Assumption Church
Turweston, Bucks United Kingdom
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