Essex round tower church gets vital funds from Heritage Lottery Fund
6 Dec 2024

Essex round tower church gets vital funds from Heritage Lottery Fund

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A major restoration programme will start in the New Year at an Essex round tower church. A grant of about £330,000 will help to secure the tower at South Ockendon Church thanks to the Heritage Lottery  Fund, it was confirmed … Continued

Rood stairs and lofts – why they were so essential for medieval churches
10 Dec 2021

Rood stairs and lofts – why they were so essential for medieval churches

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After rood screens featured in the September 2021 edition of The Round Tower, Richard Barham discusses rood lofts and stairs. Why was it necessary to be able to access the walkway, or loft, which ran across the top of the … Continued