The ANCIENT RUINS of GREATHAM OLD CHURCH!

[@ianrichardson8990]

Was there seven years ago. Fascinating little place.

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

I absolutely love churches; they're some of the most beautiful buildings still standing. Loved that; thank you, Marq.

[@MarqEnglish]

You're welcome Elaine.

[@robtim1460]

Interesting Marq . Cheers.

[@LynnB_Ky]

Wow ❤

[@MrNas42]

Magnificent!

[@cpooter1890]

Very interesting visit Marq.

[@MarqEnglish]

Thank you.

[@KevinsRambles]

I'm glad you went back Marq. When Cynthia,Steve, and I went back there, we worked out where the Knights Templar grave was, but it had grass all over it. The tomb is Alabaster, I think?

[@MarqEnglish]

Thanks Kevin, I recall your Video from there.

[@dianarolph1770]

Serendipity that the church volunteer was present when you visited! No workman/woman strimming,mowing etc! Good to see the solitary yew & the Knight Templar’s Tomb. It was a nice touch to see the pretty garden flower posies for sale- what a lovely idea. Thanks Marq!

[@greyfeather7857]

perfect timing,,,what a lovey lady and a very interesting church. Thanks for sharing

[@MarqEnglish]

You're welcome.

[@candiceb8925]

What a beautiful church ❤ that peace of music always gives me goosebumps 😊

[@jeanblemings5352]

Short video - short comment - Awesome!

[@MarqEnglish]

I've realised it's actually a normal length Video!

[@jeanblemings5352]

​@@MarqEnglishIn that case Totally awesome!

[@MrGreatplum]

What a beautiful place. Even though the site is ruined, it seems a very peaceful area. You were very lucky to meet the volunteer!

[@MarqEnglish]

I was very lucky with the Volunteer turning up.

[@SHPR2013]

What a lovely place. I agree Marq most if not all old churches are located near or on top of Pagan sites, as you mentioned the Yew tree would have been part of the reason for the site being revered - the tree was reminiscent of the Ankerwyke Yew in it's stature. Awesome video as always Sir.

[@MarqEnglish]

Thank you.

[@aukebij3193]

yew trees were often planted in cemeteries because they were poisonous to live stock that sometimes broke out in the villages. and the church yards were usually fenced off so they couldn't get to them. the wood of the yew was used to make bows

[@MarqEnglish]

I did not know that but most Yew's pre-date the Churchyards they occupy? Interesting...

[@aukebij3193]

@@MarqEnglish If there were already yew trees, the church yards were often built around them because yew was a very valuable type of wood, they were often not cut down, and knotted hazel trees were also planted nearby where arrows could be made from the straight branches. churches often traded in straight hazel wood as an additional income.and because in times of war a church community was also obliged to supply raw materials to the ruling party. It was also mandatory for the church community to provide a certain number of armed people to fight in times of war. the number depended on the size of the community.

[@MarqEnglish]

@@aukebij3193 That's really interesting and thanks for taking the time to share that information. Appreciated.

[@stuartkeen5234]

Beautiful old church , did they dismantle the building to use materials for the new church?

[@MarqEnglish]

I think they did but not certain.