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Offline Chris in 1066Land

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Devils side of the Church
« on: Sunday 23 March 08 20:32 GMT (UK) »
Hi all

Anyone who would like to know a bit more about the 'North Side of the Church' being the Devils Side, may find the following of interest

http://www2.prestel.co.uk/aspen/sussex/devil.html#main4

I thoroughly enjoyed learning more from this article

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Re: Devils side of the Church
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 23 March 08 21:04 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for that Chris, a very good read indeed.  No mention of the church in West Wittering where I'm going to visit my parents tomorrow; I guess they're more than a match for Old Nick..... ;D ;D

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Re: Devils side of the Church
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 23 March 08 22:59 GMT (UK) »
What an interesting article Chris, another reason to avoid the north side! ;D  I shall look out for bricked up doors when visit some of these churches in the future.

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Re: Devils side of the Church
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 27 March 08 02:51 GMT (UK) »
Another internet article states "The north door is part of the original building. It was the custom that the north door be opened and left opened during the service and until the priest left, in order to drive Satan out. But during the 13th century all churches were ordered by Pope Innocent III to have the north doors blocked up, because he decided this was mere superstition." From http://saesferd.wordpress.com/category/painting/ "Antiquarian's Attic".
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