For the first time in 650 years. They opened the door of the church, which was closed after the “Black Death”: what's inside

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The temple has not held services or been used for official events since the local priest moved to escape the plague.

Douglas Chapman, head of the Dode church, said the historic opening took place last weekend. He purchased the sacred building about 35 years ago, spending the following decades cleaning, restoring, and fighting drug addicts who had set up a den inside.

This temple has not held services or been used for official events since then. how the local priest moved to Puddlesworth to escape the plague that wiped out almost the entire population.

According to archaeologists, there is allegedly a mass burial nearby. Scientists wanted to excavate there, but the owner did not give them official permission to conduct research.

“We arranged a place for parking cars, installed electricity and water… This church has not been touched, or at least not used since 1367,” says Douglas.

In the future, it is planned to hold weddings, wedding ceremonies and other such events.

Dode is believed to have been built by Gundulph, the Bishop of Rochester, who also built several castles around London and Kent. Apparently, it was he who inspired John Tolkien to create the image of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings.

“Tolkien was a professor of medieval history and should have known all about Gundulph. It is quite possible that Gundulf in his works turned into Gandalf. It's a pity that the author is not around to confirm this,” adds Chapman.

By the way, the Dode church will be opened for visitors once every six weeks.

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