Photos taken in October 2014 and April 2015 by Pauline Stevens
Avening’s Holy Cross Church, was dedicated in 1080. William I’s wife Matilda had it rebuilt. The tower is Norman with an extra storey added late 14th century.
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Norman nave with 14th century timber roof (Norman aisle on left),The chancel has a stone roof – first part is Norman and the extension is 14th century but blends in,Monument to Henry Bridges (died 1615) – a pirate smuggler and highwayman
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Norman arch and pillars,Part of the Norman font in the wall,Possibly Saxon carved stones
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Avening Mill ,, The Tingle Stone long barrow
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The Cross Inn (now Queen Matilda),Former Nag’s Head Inn, Nag’s Head detail
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Found during 2016 search of Citizen archive
1936_10_2 Avening Mill 1956 (approx) Avening History
