ST. MARY’S, PATRIXBOURNE Patrixbourne Church lies a mile away from the old Roman Road from Dover to Canterbury and is a typgicanlwexample of early No;r_n_3_a_11 architecture. The village of Patrixbourne derives its name from the fact that an earlier owner of the manor was called Patrick. In Domesday Book it is described as follows: “In Borwart lathe. In Bridge hundred. “Richard, son of William, holds of the Bishop (Odo of Bayeux half brother to William lst) Borne. It answers for six sulings. There is the _a_rible__land of eigh_t_ firms. In demesne there are three teams. And foruty four villans with three bordars have ten teams. A church there. And one slave. And _f_o_u_r‘r_r_1‘i_l_ls of sixteen shillings and eight pence. A_fj§l1ery,p__f_ sixpcnce, pasture, from which foreign men have ploughed eight acres of arable land. Wood of four logs. In the time of King Edward it was‘__w_orth £r1‘-M8459 In 1254 the Church was served from the Prigry of Augustinian Canons at Beaulieu in Norman . 258 it was served by the Priory of Merton in ‘Surrey, until 1410. This Priory was the same that founded Merton College in Oxford. Since that date the Manor has been in the hands of a very few families: the Says, Cheyneys, Taylors, Ba_1gg_i;aygs and the Qgnyngharns. The latter family still have extensive interests in the area. As was common in the late 18th Century the manorial court was still held in the village, called the Court Leet and_§ourt l}_a_1'_o_1_1_gf Patrixbourne, Merton and Cheney. There are several original Tudor houses in the village, though some houses were built in the 19th_Century in mock-Tudor by the Conyngham family. The Church at Patrixbourne is famous for two reasons, firstly because of itswunigue arch over the south-west door under the clock and secondly because St the very fine collection of Swiss stained glass. Both of these are described in detail later in the guide. It is unusual for the tower to be in the centre of the Church over the south-west doorway. ' ‘ The Church dates from the time of the murder of Becket in [170 and comprises a narrow chancel, have and very narrow south aisle. In the East Wall of the chancel are three Norman windows. Two of the three bells in the bell tower were cast in Canterbury in 1674 and bear the inscription “ Ave Maria Gratia Plena.” The north aisle was built in 1827 and although recently restored is of little architectural interest. However, the south aisle immediately on your right as you enter the Church is quite unique and is known as the Bifrons pew or chapel. At the foot of the steps leading into the chapel is the memorial tablet on the floor to the wl3_a_rgrav,eJ£am_i\ly (1663)_ ofv which one of the members was Dean of Canterbury in the 18th Century. CHANCEL The chancel has typical recessed Norman windows and a window shaped like a Marigold. Notice the two Aumbries or lockers used to con- tain the sacred vessels, and a Plscina of geometrical design. There was L .‘\.A,,.;fig;[ase_:;-;-sn~-«:.~:.~«n»r;o—.ry:.-~.—~. .-....-» , ._ » .- ._ _.,.- .. t *1 Fr . PF) Tllltk bcm :8 b A)’ “r Wlbo Bmuuzu I251} M_EKTo~ 125$ \\“ J, — > Mr no Sl"~\.‘/-3 CH £1} ~67 .S TIQV to its 18¢. Mof~‘«~«or&mL Coma? -- MOQK Tuboti ll7o_ EEQKET Ctrutaqu }.,.,,¢uJ I674. gem. Nokrra msr_2=: I317 ’ CHAN QEL PLSQINF-1 5] also a hagioscope or squint in the south pier of the chancel arch, which originally gave a view from the south aisle to the altar. The arch is horseshoe shaped which is uncommon. Beneath the chancel is the family HoR.SE‘£L4ot‘: Area; vault‘ of the Conyngham family. At the West end of the Church is an old carved altar screen dating from the 16th Century which used to stand ‘ behind the altar. In the north aisle are the memorial tablets to the Hughes- . . . . o ' ' Hallet family, who have had long associations with the village. LB CAQVCD ALTWC 3Q&e:r:-54 /gs; SOUTH DOORWAY ‘ ‘The South doorway is extraordinarily beautiful and is a fine example . of early English craftsmanship. It §iepge ilt JL Rochester Cathedral and Barfresfon Church between nd ~r SO LJTH 0060? HR)’. Dover also bT1ilTfhis one. The original mass clocks or mass markers may § g be seen on the jambs of the doorway. The doorway is in_ orders and Z _ R°QHE37°R from top to bottom is as follows:—— ' A r KRKHQ E31-DH { 5°‘<°€°-5 . 1. The first order is carved with a knot of foliage with human ’ heads framed in it alternating with birds and beasts. One head has a long '~ MASS QLQQ-“'\ moustache and wears a hat. fl "lF\~$S "‘7i~'-\R‘~:Ut$_ 2. The second order bears a looped cable and is round. - t ._ 3. The third has floral crosses alternated with semi-human and l SC>RoQz3_ winged monsters__with foliaged tails, known as __vg3m:rns,. -. 4. The fourth has an enriched chevron. g is’? /~(~_gAb LO‘\lG~ 5. The lg§t_§_II}2uld6d with stra s laid across and th' __enciJ;cles Mc>u$T@u—(E'/I1n‘T the tympanum carved with a seated §g_1.__1re of Christ surrounded by the p ' 7apoca1yptic_,:greature§_Mgrid angel_s. Above this doorway you will notice a 2,“! N‘:/K2 C6164: triangular canopy marked out by a moulding enriched with zig—zag ’ A . decorations; and within the canopy is a small arch niche complete with 5 r<- RGNU5 051 carved shafts and moulding forming the head; within this niche is the Agnus Dei or,__I,_am_b__o;f__§_o_d. If you look carefully you can see the out- line of the Lamb, head with halo and the_flag_on the b_a_<_:l<. On the west side of itheflldoor c_ari_b_e seen S_9§I_l§__(_)_f_t_l_'l_S original Nogrrlan brickwork. PRIEST’S DOORWAY There is also a smaller Priest’s doorway leading to the chancel on § P/KSESTS Doofimfly the South side. It is thought that the figure above the doorway is an early ‘W bi representation of St. Thomas of Canterbury as there is a mitre on the head ' 5°43 /9-E9RE& t'~l’I7Qf’LoL x¢/f1>iléhthé“Hght:_"liand appears to be raised in benediction. The figure is 5') 34. 7-H°,_m& surrounded by nailed head, beaded cable and ribbon chevron mouldings. ‘ ' A third doorway is to be found on the North side but this is of little 1 interest. g SWISS STAINED GLASS The Swiss stained glass is exquisitely delicate in design and colour- v ing and is a typical example of gn§ s as distinct from pvstairiewdw _glass; Slgzgg ,g'r,q M4 U3 "* these windows extend over a considerable period from 1538 until well j G 33 after the Thirty Xears.’ Via; in 1670_ and were obviously \/ll:I'3.l._1_)_{__CAl_’»3.,]L_a.l_‘1_C_€ . or commemorations of alliances between noble families. They were often 253% — /U70 V\/C/‘Pom-s< cl'IQHIq AC2, T T ‘ht V ’?3W«< El.‘p.n.s.~l,l»v,,_q' gj~'LR_Ad Q3 %__\(z .wT‘_v\~%M“ Skwrtsv mm. ....;L.; 5%,. ‘ ' ha: « v, F 'l"'~l»§L"*.94o-‘bud f,~3mN, Qywkaifi V’ ’\u‘£.~.1‘PLL'.~t4{ KL ‘ "““ “MIR ’‘ a.'v~L‘;C2 .~.»{~ ah \ y '1 '2~:’2m_r; Mm‘ &‘3"5"“ I) used in Germany and France as decorations in public and private build- ings. Of the’ l_§_p_ar_iel§ inythis _C_lhurch_, eg_ht___are inserted in the South window 5f‘ the Bifrons chapel and beginning from the east and reckoning from top to bottom the details are as fo1lows:—— . "\ ' 1. THE CRUCIFIXION. WW kM_,7 ;..:2?J3a <5“-~« J, 2. 7ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST on the banks of the river Jordan. This :f°C"L'7“'BN has been execute in rown pigment. "'°"_""“ R'“°T'~ST 3. PYRAMUS AND TH_ISBE. This panel by Hans Funk is of WQRHUS .3 Tm.$£e: W Bernese workmanship but the cartouche above the white horse is of later Iagooam-19.‘, ;)3,,,£9HERM date. Like the martyrs depicted by all mediaeval artists, Pyramus with a pfidt G ' sword thrust through his body, is suffering no pain while Thisbe gazes .'sLmLJ) EUm'T"°”’/we’ down at him! _ . RA isiwc, Q m7_Ncu_S TESS)-q 4- 1§1?911£sT.1Q1.‘1_9.E. THE S- Netlee the angel 111 S’rr:w0Reu fltmzsr.‘ QC”, : E ,) the right-hand corner with a scroll marked “Gloria in Excelsis.” N, y ’ .» ~ A — M Msmsen er» Mr-:»-rcno_ 5. i3ar:i3_i3_,giTr§pi3;igjgr),i3_f _ggRGLEN. This town is in 1__i_;i_, one or the original Cantons in the Swiss Confederation. Gisler made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and subsequently became Commissioner of Bellinzona now 1 e in Canton Tessin at the entrance to the St. Gothard pass. 6. 'I‘I-IE«B_A,I§Q\§§_OF LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD. It has also ____._.._.__....,_.............._....._.._..._ (‘been suggested that this might be the raising of Jairus’ daughter. V STANDARD BEARER of the Leventina valley in the Canton of v A‘ Tessin. The winding road of the man driving pack mules is an original representation of the St. Gothard pass. 8. MVQRDEAR OF ST. MEINRAD. This picture is full of the details of the Saint’s life and martyrdom. I THE CHANCEL, North Lancet No. 1 Top » air. 1. CHRIST’S AGONY IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. \ The towered city in the hachground is meant to he VLucerne. The three apostles are St. Peter, St. John and St. James. 1- 2. THE CRUCIFIXION. The inscription reads: “Holy Angel and ,_ Messenger pray God for me, poor sinner, that He will forgive my sins * and after this life grant me life eternal.” 4- 3. $AMSON holding in his right hand the jaw bone with which he [3 33 slew the Philistmes. - Central Lancet ah \ ' "‘ W is» L“: - -. p 1. ’A KNIGHT, JACOB YVIRTZ, 1579. \ 94"‘-'~=g;g (,4 2. -A.+'ROMAN SOLDIER, This bears a resemblance to the (‘wU‘“"=‘5}‘«_’\ 1* La. ,.%u_’M magnificent suit of Roman armour which was made for the Emperor " ' Charles V. The figure is an allegory of War; hence the description “* V._1_C'_T_Qi{IA on the warrior’s shield. 3. 4-ADORATION OF THE MAGI. There are also small pictures of ; the Adoration of the Shepherds and of the Annunciation in the top left 3 and right-hand corners. ‘ - l CKuC..iLZI>kia~ \ G~ETH££*1RNE V V E SF\"1£m-J .1/Adan, immz. Po:-1 RH $oi_’m::rL /5\Ot>ru<:TLu~ 4‘) TI-nr: P195.) ‘9N°’~I~« ‘<\m-<‘»rM.isT, i V, 4. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST AND ELIZABETH OF ,1 HUNGARY. This is the work of Martin Moser, the best glass painter in ' Lucerne in the XVIth Century. South Lancet No. 1 Top 1. A brilliantly coloured painting of a long-bearded knight in armour. 2. CHRIST’S AGONY IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. C;-¢I‘