The workmanship of that roof structure is quite staggering! The drone certainly allows a fascinating viewpoint which very few people would have seen for a very long time.

I think this your best video yet, Dr Barton. The superb close up ohotography and your clear exposition of Catholic theology are perfectly in sync. How wonderful that this magnificent roof and its angels have survived - it must be quite the spiritual experience to worship in such a building.

i very much appreciated the catholic context being mentioned, it can feel somewhat ignored when visiting historic English churches and leafing through pamphlets and reading the informational signage. I dont dream of a catholic Reconquista, and i respect Anglicanism mightily, but it is a rather sad feeling to be a bit of an outsider in a space that seems to resonate with my own faith. I wonder if we could share a bit.

@tomaseire

Ай бұрын

Very often the English historians act as if their Roman Catholic history, (with its ornate churches that were adorned with elaborate and decorative images) was a different land, a different country!

I’m so thankful that Henry VIII, Edward VI and Oliver Cromwell’s Parliamentarian’s iconoclasts didn’t destroy this glorious church and its sacred art works! I also bless those people through the centuries who have lovingly cared for this beautiful building. This is the most wonderful church that you’ve shared with us yet. Thank you so much!

One of the most beautiful things to mostly survive the stripping of the altars. Superb work - by you Allan.

Excellent. What a fantastic use of the drone!

@allanbarton

2 ай бұрын

This is one of the reasons I desperately wanted one, I had Cawston in mind from the very beginning. As well as the footage, it took some incredible photos too.

Dr Allan, thank you so much for showing us this master piece of a medieval ceiling. The statues haven’t been seen like that for 550 years. Truly epic work! Fascinating stuff. Absolutely love this channel.

Thank you so much for this! I will never be able to travel and see this surviving marvel of English Catholic art, but you have placed it right here in my sitting room for me to enjoy over and over again! Seeing these glimpses of the love the laity had for their Lord expressed in art and architecture doubles the sadness and grief one feels for everything that was needlessly destroyed. Thank God he made it possible for these fragments to survive. Thank you once again for everything you do.

Thank you. “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord …” As a Catholic, I deeply appreciate how, unlike so many British “heritage sites” on You Tube, you do not present anti-Catholic propaganda as a matter of course.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

I try to be balanced - Eamon Duffy’s work has been very influential on me.

@oldhippy1947

Ай бұрын

@@allanbarton Thank you for this name. I've just picked up a copy of Eamon Duffy's The Stripping of the Altars. I'm always looking for interesting books on English history, and especially the history of the Reformation.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

@@oldhippy1947 it’s a really wonderful book, I hope you enjoy it.

Just made time to watch this, as have been to Cawston. Everything about it blew me away. But seeing this roof up close is such a privilege. Thank you!

THIS is among those reasons that I first began following you several years ago, Allan, and with this installment you have again managed to captivate me and give my interest a further boost. I give thanks that the reformers did not get to destroy this English Medieval treasure. Thank you. And yes, the drone footage is exceptional!

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you appreciate the drone footage too!

I am amazed at the craftsmanship and the amount of adornment the builders put in to something that really can’t be seen, at least from the floor. I can only imagine how bright and beautiful it must have been when it was painted. Thank you for bringing us to this beautiful church.

That roof vaguely reminds me of the nave in the Cathedral of Cuenca, a small 12-13th century gothic cathedral in central Spain. The triforia is made of a trefoiled tracery in front of the clerestory and the tracery is supported by life sized angels instead of mullions, very interesting and probably of a similar symbolism.

Wonderful video as always. Thanks. There is a remarkable painted hammer beam roof located in a now unfortunately derelict RC church in Arbor Hill in Albany, NY. Constructed with Irish Erie Canal workers money, it was built in the late 1850's for an Irish Order, and was consecrated as St. Joseph's Church. I worked with Historic Albany to purchase the Church from the Diocese, and later the City of Albany took it over and stabilized it, as movement of the SE transept pillar was beginning to undermine the roof. If you have a moment there are some great interior pictures of the roof, taken in 2005 when the building was stabilized. The polychromed angels with their wings are breathtaking to behold. You are a sane and gentle voice in an increasingly turbulent world. Greetings from our mountain top in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Magnificent church and video! Thank you, Allan.

Once again, I do love your church visits. And this one is remarkable. Thank you, Alan

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Gorgeous!! Thankyou!. The drone adds so much to the enjoyment

That roof is utterly spectacular! I can just imagine how stunning it would be painted.

Always a good day when you upload

Modern technology allowing us an unique 'float through' view of this wonderful roof. Many thanks for all you do to bring us these gems of local medieval architecture!

Thanks Allan. Children who are fans of Dr. Who might run screaming from this church. Every time you said hammer beam, I heard it as cherubim.

@ameliapond1916

Ай бұрын

I was having flashbacks myself. Or was it flash-forwards....

Top class commentary Allan, combined with use of drone for visuals.

Excellent catechesis, and everything else. Thank you

I love your videos, Dr. Barton. Thank you.

What a fantastically produced video! The drone really adds something

Strange to think the congregation would never have got a good look at these carvings.

That wooden roof is a marvel!

Thank you. Brilliant presentation and video.

Your disquisition on the decor of the church and its purpose and symbolism was beautifully stated. Thanks for this.

I love the kind of angels with feathered feet, they are deeply endearing. Less *"fear not!"* than "mortal, I am a terrifying enforcement of divine will, no, really, have you any idea what kind of power...well, I suppose you can stroke me, just make sure you don't get incinerated leaning in front of the concentrated holiness of my many burning eyes..."

wow, what a treasure

😊😊 what a treat to wake up to beautiful and ancient Angels, tthank you Dr Barton sir bravo xx

Thank you, Dr Allan, for all this hard work. It is much appreciated by now older and disabled folk who can no longer visit such wonderful places. You are a treasure.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! It is a privilege to be able to share these places in this way.

Amazing & beautiful! Thank you so much!

Spectacular! The drone footage makes it. Clear and cogent iconographic and theological explanations. Thank God for difficult accessibility.

Thank you Dr. Barton for sharing these hidden masterpieces of English heritage. Medieval church architecture is just outstanding. I'm so astounded by the complete adeptness and skill of medieval engineering and architecture....The drone footage is so helpful to understand the context of the place....Thank you!

Another excellent episode Allan.

Another great episode. Thanks!

Moltes gràcies. This is absolutely beautiful...

Thank you, Allan, for the terrific drone work allowing us to see this amazing architecture up close! I'll most likely never be able to visit the places you take us to but your videos and commentary are the next best thing.

How beautiful. I cannot believe how big the angels are. Over 6" - that's enormous. The stunning hammer beam roof still standing strong after 500+ years - amazing! Thank you for your work.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you appreciated this!

Hi, thank you for the video. Not sure it's the right niche but if anyone's interested in ecclesiastical history by a PhD in Medieval history I strongly recommend Schwerpunkt's videos series. I'd love to see a coop

@allanbarton

2 ай бұрын

Sounds a good fit, I have a PhD in medieval art history.

This was amazing. Thank you again for such quality content. ❤❤❤

Thanks!

@allanbarton

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you very much, that was extraordinary. The faces of those angels. Beautiful.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

its great and not often do we hear angels, from the book of Enoch, Very interesting.

What an incredibly beautiful church. 😊 .Everything you explain with so much enthusiasm and love and for that you hold😊attention

Absolutely spectacular! I'm lost for words, but if I were there, I imagine getting neck strain for gazing upwards for hours! Such remarkable craftsmanship is outstanding! Thank you for bringing us up close & personal to this magnificence! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you appreciated this!

Wonderful video. Very much appreciated.

The interior drone footage is a great addition Allan!

this is absolutely stunning!

another cracking episode... better than most of the poorly researched stuff on the tv

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

The Cawston angels are truly extraordinary works of art. It is hard to imagine now but churches then were highly decorated in vibrant colours. Imagine these six foot two angels, with painted peacock feathers that look like eyes from the ground! Awe inspiring now as it was 550 years ago. The level of craftsmanship in wood in the 15th century really was sublime. Thank you Allan for taking Kermit to this marvellous Norfolk church.

Fascinating. Thank you.

Allan that is BRILLIANT!! I LOVE THE DRONE!

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

I love the drone too and am very much enjoying using it in this way! Glad you like it!

Totally enthralling. Many many thanks for this posting. Asalways looking frward to your next one. Best wishes

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video!

What a welcome relief from the endless destructive role of drones.

Love the use of the drone to bring us up to this marvel.

Wow so Im not the only one enjoying your content with tea, coffee or mate? Good work as usual greetings from Argentina

My first magazine ships in May and I can’t wait, it is going to be every bit as good as your videos I am sure ❤

Extraordinary. Thank you!

What wondrous Angel figures absolutely incredible how they have survived, I love all things Angel's and I would love to go and marvel at these beautiful figures myself. Many thanks sir. 🙏

That roof is insanely awesome!!! Thanks for another fantastic and educational video Dr. Barton!! Oh and you should update your channel name to "Dr. Allan Barton - The Antiquary"! 😀

Great drone work.Absolutely.Absolutely.Unbelievable wood work in that roof stunning.Stunning also let you know.I'm enjoying my most recent copy of your magazine

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video and my magazine!

Fabulous church, and beautiful commentary! Thank you for a lovely video. The little drone is a great tool for showing the detail of that amazing ceiling!

Thank you very much for this video, I might be a Pagan of the Wiccan Religion for the last 28 years but I do appreciate Church's and Gothic Achitecture and this is one of the most beautiful Hammerbeam I've ever seen with some impressive carvings, way cool. 😊😊❤❤❤⛪

Amazing, look at the paintings….just so wonderful.

Magnificent, thank you!

My eyes were immediately drawn to the shields of arms. It reminds me of the shields painted at Ängsö church and Linköping cathedral in Sweden were the coats of arms of patrons and royals stand in heraldic and liturgical communication with the arma Christi. The analysis herein about the church being an icon and a window to the tancendental heavenly realm is very potent in medieval churches, not least so through modes of communication popular at the time such as heraldry. Truly the medieval church was a masterwork of liturgical communication. I say this as I've just finished my theological bachelor's thesis wherein I've looked at the heraldic communication as it related to the liturgy in medieval Sweden. Good stuff.

I love the drone! I can’t wait to visit Norfolk! I think this church is on my list!❤❤❤

Brilliant video and the drone definitely adds to the experience

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love your filming. ❤ Thank goodness those angels were so high up but I bet they never expected to see a drone. 😊. Another great video. Thanks. ❤❤❤❤

Just lovely, Allan. All through this upload I was wondering how these artifacts survived the zeal of the iconoclasts, and I was going to ask about this down herein, but as ever you are conscientious in your narrative _sujets_ Allan, so there we go, you ended with just what I wanted to know. Thank you for making my day with all of this. 💙

Simply stunning.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

EXQUISITE craftsmanship!! ❤💕💞👏👍

Just discovered you. I love the old and not overly dramatic. Your voice is pleasing and well modulated, and you are obviously extremely knowledgeable. Very relaxing and interesting. Thanks. I’ve subscribed.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I hope you will enjoy my channel ☺️

Stunning! As said by others, the drone view was great. Thank you.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent woodworking from the past.

Thank you! That's so cool!

Just absolutely wonderful, thank you so much. What builders eh? 🙏🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you!

Lovely!

Thanks Allan!

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

After listening to this beautifully done video, I’m definitely having a ham & bean dinner tonight.

Very interesting video. We are very fortunate to still be able to see and study these relics considering the turmoil that engulfed the land at different times. Imagine the trove of historic treasures there would be had Henry VIII not gone on his rampage. Thanks Allan

@EarlyMusicDiva

Ай бұрын

I would like to think that in the midst of their heartbreak at seeing their beloved parish church so vandalized, the people who for generations had been baptized and married there and buried their forebears from there, could at least look up to the ceiling and whisper, "But we still have the angels."

A pleasure to watch

Informative, Educational, Beautiful. Thank you very much

Great use of the drone that has given a spectacular view of the impressive hammer-beam roof. As always, thanks for sharing another very enjoyable and interesting post.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I wish there was an artist who could show the angels as they were originally painted. I always picture the worn versions, almost sterile in stone or weathered wood. The idea of an angel decked in peacock feathers and gold is jsut amazing.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

It would be amazing. Perhaps someone will recreate the colour on an angel of this style one day. I for one would love to see it!

Brilliant Allan👍

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Amazing video, Allan

That was the singularly BEST description of a hammer beam roof-its construction, its purpose, and how it differs from a tie beam roof.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you appreciated this!

Thank you, so glad I found your channel.

Best use of a drone I have seen yet. Bet old Betjy would have been a fan. Great stuff.

They let you fly a drone in there? Astounding!

@allanbarton

2 ай бұрын

Drones are incredibly small now, light and made of plastic. This one weighs 249 grammes. With good optics you are also never less than ten foot away from a subject.

Such a great explanation. Thank you!

I adore hammerbeam roofs! Thank you for sharing.

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you appreciated this!

Lovely video and an amazing Church, thank you. You lament (correctly) the destruction of so much medieval art and watching the videos it's shocking finding out how much was destroyed. And you find yourself wondering "how" the people did that to their own treasures, their own heritage. But perhaps the thinking was that it all would be replaced eventually? People would still carve wood, still stain glass, still sculpt in stone, still paint the images, still hand weave tapestries ect. ect.. Perhaps modified but the artistry wouldn't be lost. Why would it be? Machinery and the industrial age was still a long way off. Whereas nowadays I think we are very aware that the pace of change is so exaggerated, anything that's lost will never get replaced. It could be perhaps, but there's always a new machine, a new method, a new material, something "new", something cheaper and more efficient. That can be argued is better. There's much less sense of continuity. If it goes now, it's gone forever. Also those angels weren't destroyed because they couldn't get a long enough ladder? For what, hundreds of years? So really how much religious zeal was there for destroying things once the easy targets had been dealt with for show?

Magnificent stuff

@allanbarton

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Has anyone else read Ken Follet, Pillars of the Earth? It was a mandatory read when I was at University and my final was on this 800 page read. When I started the book, I had four days before final, however, this gripping book took me back in time and I couldn’t put it down! I believe this book sparked my interest in church’s and those that built them. I highly recommend! Now I have Dr. Barton sparking my interest and edification in this area! ❤

@ScotchMist-lx1gk

29 күн бұрын

Wonderful book .