A Walk on the South Side

The last time we cut through the back of the churchyard I noticed some of the grass round the South side had been cut to make a path all round the church. That is the first time I have been able to get close on that side. For many years the old part of the graveyard was fenced off as sheep were allowed to graze there.  Then for a few years it just went wild with long grass and weeds.

I was able to see two old doorways which are now sealed.
One on the South side near the East end:



The other at the West end which would have opened into the base of the tower:

 


I was also able to get closer shots of the grotesques and gargoyles on that side:

    

   

   



One of two stone carved crosses at the East end of the roof:



Some of the grave stones, like this one, have fallen over:



The few stone tombs are well weather worn:

 





A look back at the newer part of the churchyard with its Snowdrops and Winter Aconites:

Faces

Took the 1200D 'full spectrum' out for an airing today.
I don't think I have shown these from the village church before.

Gargoyles:
 



A couple of grotesques: