Diameter: 12" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 54135 Tower ID: 20200 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Fraisthorpe: St Edmund
Overview
Grid reference: TA 154 616
C12-13, C18 chancel, substantially rebuilt by Smith & Brodrick of Hull, 1892-93.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Undivided 4-bay nave and chancel, with western bellcote.
Dimensions:
External dimensions 5m x 14m, approx.
Footprint of Church buildings: 79 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Churchyard has high archaeological potential as the site of a church since the C12-13. Roman remains including a C2 coin hoard and fragments of C4 pottery have been found c.600m away at the edge of the hamlet. Remains of a medieval manor were found in a field c.250m away. There are iron-age barrows c.500m away to SW and SE. A pre-historic axe-head was found c.1km to NW.
An ashes burial spot has been formed with a plaque; cremated remains are also believed to have been scattered in the churchyard.
A plaque on the S wall records that the church’s C19 rebuilding was in memory of Mary Emily Simpson, daughter of a former vicar: “This Chapel of Fraisthorpe, dedicated in early times to S. Edmund, King and Martyr, was rebuilt in 1893, by the Offerings of Churchmen and Churchwomen in all parts of England, as a memorial of the Missionary work among Farm Servants wrought by Mary Emily Simpson, Authoress of “Ploughing and Sowing”; which in the words of Dr. Christopher Wordsworth, sometime Bishop of Lincoln, has made the Parishes of Boynton and Carnaby with Fraisthorpe, “memorable in the Parochial Annals of the Church of England”. She died in 1884, and is buried at Claybrooke in Leicestershire. Opened by the Rt. Revd. William Dalrymple, Lord Archbishop of York, July 10th 1893. Coleman Ivens, Vicar. Mason Rounding, Churchwarden.”
Exterior Description
The chapel is a small, single-volume building that stands on a (possibly man-made) mound on the edge of the hamlet of Fraisthorpe. Its raised position gives it some prominence, and it commands beautiful views from its S door across the surrounding countryside.
The W elevation has a tall chamfered lancet with bracketed bellcote above to ridge. The bellcote has a moulded semi-circular headed opening and a gabled top. The S elevation has a moulded pointed doorcase to W with moulded imposts and three lancet windows. Four similar windows to N elevation. E end has triple stepped chamfered lancets with moulded sill. The E elevation is topped with a stone cross finial. All openings have hoodmoulds, and rubble relieving arches over. The chapel has sprocketed eaves and stone-coped gables.
The chapel is predominantly of 1892-93, when it was rebuilt by Smith and Brodrick of Hull to commemorate Mary Simpson, daughter of a former vicar, and her work among farm servants. Some low-level stonework survives from the old church. In 1720-21 the chancel was ordered to be replaced and the brick quoins at the exterior angles of the chancel walls are probably of that date.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
19th century rebuilt
Chancel
18th century
Bellcote
19th century western
Building Materials
Cobble
19th century Glacial sea cobblestones, uncoursed
Brick
19th century quoins and details
Cobble
13th century lower sections are original
Ashlar
19th century quoins and details
Cast Iron
19th century gutters etc
Clay
19th century plain tiles and crested ridge tiles
Lead
19th century flashings
Pine
19th century roof structure
Interior
Interior Description
The chapel is entered through a wooden door with attractive iron hinges. The interior is a single volume, simple and naturally well-lit; further lighting is provided by spotlights at eaves-level. The church is heated by hanging radiant heaters. Of the old church survive the plain circular Norman font, part of a C12-13 round pier surmounted by a capital that has been incorporated in the S wall, and the pre-Reformation altar stone that has been laid in the floor beneath the present wooden altar. A central axis runs from the Norman font at the W end (on a stepped base) to the altar at the E, up two steps, beneath a triple lancet window. Floors at E and W, and the central aisle, are stone, currently carpeted; seating platforms are wooden. Attractive exposed roof structure with arched brace trusses. The walls are painted and plastered. Clear leaded glazing except in E window, which has patterned stained glass.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th century Wooden, plain.
Lectern
19th century Two, oak.
Font (component)
13th century Drum font, plain.
Rail
19th century Wooden, with cast-iron supports.
Plaque (component)
19th / 20th century South wall: brass plaque on wooden backing commemorating Mary Emily Simpson, d. 1884, in whose memory the chapel was rebuilt in 1892-93 (see below for full inscription). Signed ‘Gawthorp, Sc. London’. West wall: very small brass plaque on wood commemorating Rebekah Florence Hyde who died 18 February 1934. North Wall: bronze plaque on wood: “To the Glory of God / and in loving memory of / John Richard Wilson, / Private, York & Lancaster Regiment, / who was killed in action in France / on June 12th, 1917 Aged 26”
Stained Glass
19th century East window has three lights of patterned stained glass.
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Beech and oak limed chairs to nave; one oak chair in chancel.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TA 154 616
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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