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Photos of St Giles church, BredonThe parish
church of St. Giles is one of Bredon's major attractions. There may have been
a Saxon church here, but any traces of that structure have disappeared. The current
church dates from between 1190 and 1350. St. Giles boasts wonderful stained glass
and medieval tiles in the sanctuary. See details below of other notable features
of the church interior, including the final resting place of an unnamed Crusader's
heart, and a 14th century coffin lid. Click to
see a larger image
St Giles, Bredon. The spire is one of the highest in region at 161 feet, and certainly
one of the most attractively proportioned. | 
The beautifully carved and painted pulpit | 
14th century tomb on the north wall of the sanctuary. The carvings are of a couple,
thought to represent William and Catherine Reed of Milton, and their daughter |
The most impressive of the many numerous memorials in Bredon church is this
imposing memorial to Sir Giles Reed (d 1611) and his family in the north aisle.
A verse calls Sir Giles ‘a worthy Squire … hardie, and wise, and just
…' | 
Detail of carving on the Reed memorial. The monument is built of black marble
and alabaster. It is rightfully considered one of the finest such monuments in
the country. | 
Figure of Sir Giles Reed from the Reed Memorial. |
This unusual memorial on the north wall of the chancel marks the burial place
of a crusader's heart. To the left is the knight's shield, from which his hands
emerge, holding his heart. It was common that knights who died on Crusade in the
Holy Lands would have their hearts sent home to England fior burial, while their
bodies tremained behind. This tomb, which dates to about 1290, is much larger
than most similar Crusader heart monuments. | 
14th century coffin lid displayed in the sanctuary. The carving is exquisitely
detailed. | 
Norman door set into the north wall |
Detail of carving on the arch of the north door | |
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ALSO:
Bredon
Hill
Bredon
Tithe Barn
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