Diameter: 14" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Warner & Sons
Dove Bell ID: 53871 Tower ID: 20047 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Farforth: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: TF 319 785
Small church rebuilt in an Early English style in 1861 on the site of a Saxon church retaining medieval fragments.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Small nave with bellcote and chancel.
Dimensions:
[Approximate] Nave 8m (26ft) x 4m (13ft), chancel 5m (16ft) x 3m (10ft)
Footprint of Church buildings: 76 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
A place of worship is mentioned here in ‘Farforde’ in the Domesday book. Records relay that by the late 18th century Farforth church was badly deteriorated, stone walls were patched with brick and the thatched roof was dilapidated. The church was eventually rebuilt in 1861 with funding from the family of William Oslear. A slate ledger slab, dated 1742, has been relocated from the earlier church and laid in the nave aisle. The chancel arch has also been dated to the 13th century. An ICBS file records general repairs to the building following collapse of the chancel wall in the 1940s.
There are numerous archaeological records within a 1km radius of the site and the Lincolnshire Heritage Environment Record should be referred to. To the north of Farforth a deserted medieval village is recorded at Maidenwell, and to the west of it a Neolithic long barrow. There are also various spots marked as sites for potential prehistoric or Roman enclosures (to the north and south-east) and to the east possible Bronze Age barrows have been identified, visible as cropmarks. A probable medieval settlement has also been noted to the south of the church seen as cropmarks and earthworks. The site is therefore of considerable archaeological potential.
The site is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and contains mature trees. Bats may roost in the building.
Exterior Description
The small church is simple in construction. A gabled roof with stone coped gables and finials roofs a small nave and shallower chancel. A bellcote rises from the west gable. The elevations are pierced by paired narrow lancet windows beneath hoodmoulds. There are two-stage corner buttresses and a continuous plinth around the base. There are two sets of two lancets in the north and south elevations and west wall, and the chancel has one light to the north, two to south and a three-light east window.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
19th century
Chancel
19th century
Bellcote
19th century
Building Materials
Sandstone
19th century green sandstone rubble
Limestone
19th century ashlar dressings
Slate
19th century roof
Stone
19th century coped gables and finials
Interior
Interior Description
Access to the interior is via a gabled south porch. The simple three-bay interior is roofed by a simple open timber truss roof. Windows are set back within deep reveals. The walls are plastered and painted white with stone window surrounds and the chancel arch is of exposed stone, as well as an early 18th century carved stone tablet. The nave floor is paved in red and black quarry tiles. A large slate ledger stone is laid towards the east end, though it is obscured by carpet stretching the length of the nave.
The nave is seated with pine benches with 'lolly-poppy-headed' ends fixed to raised wood platforms. Wood panelling rises the height of the benches to the north and south walls. Suspended from the ceiling are three modern chandeliers.
At the east end a pointed, double chamfered chancel arch opens into the chancel which has fixed pine choir stalls to north and south. The floor is raised by a step from the nave and paved with modern ceramic tiles. The east window incorporates reused 13th century shafts and hoodmoulds. The altar is raised on another step.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th century simple, 3 panelled-oak altar against east wall
Lectern
19th century simple pine
Font (component)
15th century Octagonal lead-lined stone bowl, on octagonal base with blind tracery, dated 15th century (perhaps only the base), relocated from earlier church. Conical wood cover, 19th century.
Rail
19th century Simple open traceried wood rails.
Stained Glass (window)
19th century East window - depicts The Ascension c 1870
Plaque (component)
19th - 20th century various brass memorial plaques
Organ (component)
19th century Harmonium by Alexandre and Fils, Paris
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers dating from 1784, now with Lincoln County Record Office.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 319 785
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.
Further information
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