COTTERSTOCK. CHURCH ST.ANDREWS

I first visited the church of St Andrew at Cotterstock at the end of September 2006, on the very first day of shooting for this site. It was a favourite then, and it is still a favourite now.

  I feel that everyone has a special place, where they can chill out, and reflect about things. My special place is Cotterstock. There is a bench in the church grounds, with views out over the river Nene (see photograph below) and I have had my lunch there on several occasions.

  Since that first days photographing, I have re-visited this church on five or six occasions, always taking in neighbouring Tansor and Fotheringhay as well. Sadly, every time that I visit, the church has been locked. Will get in eventually though, and every time it is locked it gives me an excuse to go back again a few weeks later!!

  Neighbouring Fotheringhay, with its wealth of history, will always get the bulk of the tourist trade, but anyone considering visiting the area might well care to pop over a couple of miles and see Cotterstock.

  Some nice Gargoyles on this church, also very fond of the statue on the side of the tower. A very unusual porch is also worthy of mention, with its three Griffens doing their duty on high.

  There is a lovely white horse normally to be found in the field adjacent to the church. Very friendly, and last time I went there he tried to con me out of my lunch. A photograph of him can be found in the Favourite Settings page of the site, scroll down under Other Photos