THE PRIORY INVESTIGTES: QUEST NO SEVEN
- ALL SAINTS CHURCH SHIPDHAM
- FURTHER CHURCH HAUNTINGS
- REVEALING THE LINEAGE
So for quest number six we once again made our way into the beautiful county of Norfolk, where so many unusual tales and ghostly stories abide. All Saints Church is situated in a busy parish and the church itself is the beating heart of the community and very active. Shipdham is not far from Dereham and the church is on a quite a busy highway that cuts its way through the village and around the church and graveyard; which are surrounded by a high wall. Upon looking over the wall one can see that the tower of the church is crowned by what must be one of the mosr ornate spire crownings in the county. This late medieval tower is surmounted by a great wood and lead fleche, pointing heavenwards. It is completely out of character with the rest of the church and is almost eastern looking in design and could have been designed purposefully that way. This church is certainly imposing and has a great presence about it; a great energy to be precise.
All Saint’s Church Shipdham, showing the unusual ornate spire crown and the statue of the ‘walvebane’ above the entrance porch, also revealing one of the ‘Nevilles’ of our quest, whose memorial is a beautiful Celtic Cross placed just outside the main porch entrance to the church. What is fascinating is that that Celtic Cross has a crown prominitely placed at its centre; indicating a connection to the crown. <click on image to enlarge>
Such a beautifully ornate church would not look out of place in a big prosperous market town and one wonders why a church of such granduer is situated in a village in Norfolk. The church can trace its history back to the 12th/13th century and the top mof the spire is said to have been added in the 17th century.
To read more: http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/shipdham/shipdham.htm
The stunning windows and beautifully ornate heraldry tapistry inside the church that indicate a time in the past of great wealth and strong connection to the crown.
Once again let our lead researcher explain about the about the mysteries (hauntings) that happen at these sites and most importantly why and what they really are. He will go on to explain more about our quest and our reasons for being here; in particular the connection between the ‘Nevilles’ and the ‘Clarkes’ to Royalty and to the Duke of Norfolk himself. Click on our link below.
The funny thing is that a gentleman with a dog did appear at the church doorway while we were filming there, which was an uncanny coincdence to say the least. When questioned about the Nevilles he semed somewhat confused and was unable to help, although he did know other details about the church.
Portrait of the Duke of Norfolk who has a strong connection to this site and to our quest
Some examples of the ‘symbolism’ to be found within churches, especially prolific at the sites our team are investigating; symbols that should now be familiar to those of you following our quests. These symbols are certainly very interesting and not what they seem; having double or hidden meanings which relate to Craft, the Knight Templars or even further back and which are very far removed from being christian in origin. This all makes one wonder just who were the architects and designers of these churches…
Conclusions of the day:
- Ghosts are not what we are led to believe; they are simply ‘echos of the past’ that ‘exist’ in a timeless enviroment.
- Yet another church built over a site of immense energy and power
- Another ‘Guardian of Secrets’ is connected to the site
- Royalty once again also has a connection here, suggesting that they were ‘in on the secrets’
- The symbolism within churches has nothing whatsoever to do with ‘christianity’; very far removed from it in fact.
- Many churches are built upon ‘sites’ that have been purposefully hidden from the masses.
- Churches are libraries of information; often hidden information.
- The bloodlines and linaige of two members of our team are now revealed as part of our quest.
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‘Clarke’ another link to the Quest; another piece of the puzzle..
June 2016
‘The Keeper of Scrolls’