Porlock Hikes Trip, Part X, Day 1, 'St Dubricious Church, Porlock' by Sheila, September 24th 2018
Channel: semw52
Date: 2018-10-04

13th century in some parts and has a 13th c. effigy of a crusader--this drew my attention straight  away especially the shield----I have crusaders in my own family tree with some effigies  as well of the de Clares, the FitzWalters and others like Simon St Liz of Northampton---so it was good to meet this Porlock Crusader---A lovely church, full of history, beautiful architecture and features---another Somerset Church to add to my 'Somerset Churches Project'--Outside the 1000 year old Yew Tree to keep the evil spirits at bay--a guardian of the church---and the unique tower which has a beautiful cross on the top that lights up at night like a bright beacon-----Yes Porlock is steeped  in its history from the time of St Dubricius and beyond with 600 AD such an age a way--we are all just passing thru'-----travelers in time but stopping to say 'Hi'.....Later in the week I visit a few other local churches like St Nicholas of Porlock Weir and ST Beuno of Culbone and All Saints of sSlworthy---all embraced by my 'Beautiful Somerset'...