England

Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex

Visited in April 2022

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Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Waltham Abbey rebuilt by later King Harold II in 1060
Tower 16th C and porch
Detail of old stonework in the porch
Nave and choir, carved pillars
Norman carved pillars
Painted zodiac ceiling by William Burges from 19th C
Ceiling details
Reredos, annunciation, nativity, wise men with gifts, flight to Egypt, made by Burges in 1876
Doom, or Day of Judgement, 15th C. Covered up and whitewashed during the reformation, rediscovered in 19th C.
Angel with trumpet, and picture of hell, death.
Rose window and details by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Creation
Miniature baptismal font.
Outside, King Harold's memorial and death at Hasting on the Bayeux' tapestry