Where Am I? No. 32 - Country Church

[Drosybont]

I can read some of it, 3rd and 4th lines:

IN MEMORIAM MATRIS
CARISSIMAE OPTIMAE

which roughly translated means "in memory of master, dearest, best".  I'm sure others will be able to read the rest, and improve on my very rusty Latin!

Drosybont

[Spidermonkey]

The writing makes my eyes go funny, but there is a bit that says in memoriam matris carissimae (I think), which means something along the lines of in memory of my beloved mother.

Redboxed!  Go with Drosybont's translation instead of mine!!

[Spidermonkey]

First line: In dei gloriam?  In God's glory

[Drosybont]

Could well be mother!  I did say my Latin was very rusty . . .

Drosybont

[jennifer c]

Mother.
Jennifer

[cazza59]

It's a shame you can't go inside, but it would be worth the trek to Kent take some photos.
Caz

Here's a view of the interior Caz

http://www.kentchurches.info/church.asp?p=Betteshanger

It's lovely isn't it?  So glad it's still standing.  I hope it's there for another 100 years or more. 

[cazza59]

Hello to everyone, I am the owner of http://poppysplace-poppy.blogspot.co.uk/ and I found this site by tracking my blog views I am really pleased that my blog has been of use in this thread. The church is one of my favourites, and unless you know exactly where it is, is hard to find. There are plenty of other churches on my blog for those of you who are interested. This looks a lovely site, I will enjoy finding my way round, regards to all

Hi Poppy

Glad you like the Where Am I threads.  How lucky am I that you feature the church on your wonderful blog.  Hope you stick around as Rootschat is more than just a lovely site, it's full of amazingly, talented and wonderful people willing to share all their expertise to help others.  One big happy family really, with a common love of genealogy and all things historical! 

Caz

[cazza59]

Thank you all for your welcome and comments about my photos, they are much appreciated. Jool, you are correct,the church I was referring to is Barfrestone Church, a truly amazing little church Earlier inthis thread there were a couple of people asking about the writing over the doorway of Betteshanger Church. I knew I had photos of it and I will hopefully attach them here, but unfortunately the only words I can read are 'James' and 'AD1868!

Thanks for posting those Poppy.  It's great getting as much additional information about the photos as it adds a whole new dimension.

Caz

[cazza59]

I can read some of it, 3rd and 4th lines:

IN MEMORIAM MATRIS
CARISSIMAE OPTIMAE

which roughly translated means "in memory of master, dearest, best".  I'm sure others will be able to read the rest, and improve on my very rusty Latin!

Drosybont

Thank for the partial translation Drosybont, your input is very much appreciated. 

Caz