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St Peter and St Paul in Checkendon features an early 13th century red ochre fresco of Christ in Majesty with five apostles headed by St Peter. Below, and shown here, is another fresco depicting groups of six apostles. The frescos were discovered under plaster in 1868 and repainted in 1950, but this work is now considered over-restoration.
Author: J Harrison