2011

TG3514 : Ranworth Antiphoner

taken 13 years ago, near to Ranworth, Norfolk, England

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Ranworth Antiphoner
Ranworth Antiphoner
The Ranworth Antiphoner is a 15th-century illuminated antiphoner. It was used at St. Helen's Church, Ranworth prior to the Reformation. It disappeared for about 300 years. In the 1850s it was in the collection of Henry Huth. Its provenance was not appreciated until 1912, when it was offered for sale. It was bought and returned to Saint Helen's Church where it is now on display.

The manuscript was bequeathed to the church in 1478. It was produced by the monks of Langley Abbey and consists of 285 vellum pages of writing and illustrations, with daily services in medieval Latin and 19 miniatures.
(Wikipedia)
TG3602 : Langley Abbey - Church TG3602 : Langley Abbey - Cellarium
Ranworth St Helen's Church

The present medieval church dates to 1450 and is on the site of a previous church. The building attracts up to 100,000 visitors a year due to several reasons. Firstly location; it is in the middle of the Norfolk broads national park, close by are Malthouse broad and Ranworth broad national nature reserves. Many boaters come here for the facilities. The church is a short walk away from the moorings. Inside the visitor is greeted with gifts and literature for sale as well as the nice 13th C font. To the left is a doorway, this leads to the tower which is accessible, a rare feature in today's churches. When climbed it gives a magnificent view. Back down another treasure is found under a green cloth and bullet proof glass. The antiphoner from Langley Abbey is a book of richly decorated religious texts from 1478. When built wool money meant a richly decorated church, much was lost in the reformation but the rood screen is one of the best in the UK. All this and a tea room/visitor centre means this church is hard to beat for features of interest.


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TG3514, 155 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Ashley Dace   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 3 May, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 3 May, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 355 147 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:40.7677N 1:29.0168E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TG 356 148
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Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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