The Parish Church Now (1)

PARISH OF MARLDON (1) – PARISH OF MARLDON (2) – THE PARISH CHURCH NOW (1) – THE PARISH CHURCH NOW (2) – COMPTON CASTLE – RESIDENTIAL MARLDON – FIELDS & COUNTRYSIDE

MARLDON VILLAGE CENTRE NOW PART 1

Cemetery – behind the Church looking up the hill towards Ipplepen Road

Churchyard – higher entrance leading to the proposed churchyard extension at the top of Church Hill where it meets the Ipplepen Road

Entrance Porch – extending a warm welcome to all those who enter

Church Interior- showing the sanctuary and the north east window

Church Interior – a happy band of bell ringers in the tower; the tower houses six bells

Church of St John Baptist – breaking the skyline when viewed from the lower part of Church Hill, built by the Gilbert family of Compton

Church Interior – showing the south side aisle and chapel at the far end

Entrance Gate and Porch – off Church Hill southern elevation

Entrance Gate to Porch – a welcomed sight especially in bad weather

Lych-gate and Steps – alternative entrance to the Church on its north side, located close to the village car park

Marldon Parish Church – showing the new churchyard extension in the foreground and the green hills which surround the village in the distance

Notice Board – located beside the lych-gate on Church Hill

Rooftops – belonging to some of the old cottages in the old part of the village below the cemetery

The Tower – built from local limestone and granite

Parish Church Tower – and village properties as seen from Jubilee Meadow to the east