tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179424892361581983.post6056030883385905334..comments2023-12-26T18:45:43.610+00:00Comments on Churches and family tree: High Ongar, Essexchurchaholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13664676339711692603noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179424892361581983.post-44925133210130884842010-11-29T19:41:01.893+00:002010-11-29T19:41:01.893+00:00I agree that the south doorway arch is magnificent...I agree that the south doorway arch is magnificent but would argue that the truly shocking bright red paint job on the doors themselves is somewhat distracting!churchaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13664676339711692603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179424892361581983.post-77710300245057238532010-11-28T08:50:44.567+00:002010-11-28T08:50:44.567+00:00Architecturally the interior of St Mary's High...Architecturally the interior of St Mary's High Ongar is not to my liking but we have to remember that church buildings adapt to meet the needs of their local congregation. The building is of early foundation. If this helps redeem the Victorian and later changes, mention should be made of the ancient carved south doorway. The squat tower helps preserve it.Andrew Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575233143253116499noreply@blogger.com