Driby: St Michael
Overview
Grid reference: TF 388 743
A small stone-built church with ashlar dressings, and roof coverings of fish-scale tiles.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel with a vestry on the north side.
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built in 1849/50 by James Fowler.
Exterior Description
A small stone-built church with ashlar dressings, and roof coverings of fish-scale tiles. At the west end of the ridge of the nave roof is a polygonal wooden bell-turret with a conical lead roof. The nave is lit by two pairs of lancets on each side. At the west end of the south wall is an elaborate doorway with two concentric rows of dog-tooth ornament within a moulded arch with simple wall shafts. It is possible that this doorway was re-used from an earlier church. The chancel is very small by comparisonwith the nave, and set into its east wall is a large two-light window with a sexfoiled rose in the head. The side walls of the chancel are pierced by small single lancets.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
c.1850
There is a large amount of stained glass, dated generally by Pevsner to about 1850.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior of the church is very simple with a timber roof.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
An elaborate octagonal Perpendicular font. The panelled stem has incised tracery. On the bowl are separate panels with angels holding shields and on the underside of the bowl are four more angels with wings outspread.
Brass
16th Century
A wall brass with kneeling figures to James Prescott, d.1583
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 388 743
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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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