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Investigating Medieval Churches: Exploring Myths and Folklore
This talk, organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology (SLHA) and presented presented by James Wright FSA, Triskele Heritage will explore some of the intriguing myths and folklore in Lincolnshire Churches.
Medieval parish churches are some of the oldest and most loved buildings in the British Isles. However, relatively few of them have been archaeologically surveyed and many unverified stories have grown up around them. This talk will look at some of the commonly repeated tales about the architecture of churches, which are widely assumed to be true, but which ultimately fall into the realm of folklore and myth.
These stories include doorways apparently blocked to keep the Devil out and windows said to allow lepers to watch the mass. These are tales repeated in good faith but are not based in the lived reality of the mediaeval world. Instead, we will look at the how churches were used before the Reformation. By applying archaeological and historical evidence the architectural functions of a selection of Lincolnshire churches will be investigated and unlocked.
Medieval parish churches are some of the oldest and most loved buildings in the British Isles. However, relatively few of them have been archaeologically surveyed and many unverified stories have grown up around them. This talk will look at some of the commonly repeated tales about the architecture of churches, which are widely assumed to be true, but which ultimately fall into the realm of folklore and myth.
These stories include doorways apparently blocked to keep the Devil out and windows said to allow lepers to watch the mass. These are tales repeated in good faith but are not based in the lived reality of the mediaeval world. Instead, we will look at the how churches were used before the Reformation. By applying archaeological and historical evidence the architectural functions of a selection of Lincolnshire churches will be investigated and unlocked.
Friday 2 May
Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1EZ
The talk starts at 2.00pm. Tickets cost £3.00 each and it is advisable to book in advance.
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