Fulford: St Oswald's Old Church
Overview
Grid reference: SE 604 496
Originally 12th century, refurbished from time to time; the tower was rebuilt in brick in 1795. The church was partly restored in 1934; 19th century plaster was removed from the interior walls and arches over both doors and the east window in the north wall were opened up.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Aisleless nave, chancel, small west tower and north annexe.
Description of Archaeology and History
Originally 12th century, refurbished from time to time; the tower was rebuilt in brick in 1795. The church was partly restored in 1934; 19th century plaster was removed from the interior walls and arches over both doors and the east window in the north wall were opened up.
Exterior Description
A charming small building, built principally of Tadcaster stone and roofed with red, 19th century fish-scale tiles. The tower at the west end is built of plain red brick with a pyramidal tiled roof. The north and south walls of the tower are blind, apart from a small louvred opening at the top of the south wall; on the west side, however, at ground-floor level is an 18th century window opening with a three—light window with timber mullions and a single transom. The nave is almost as high as the tower, which is inset slightly into the west wall. igtrance to the church is by way of a doorway at the south east end of the nave; a plain boarded door is set in a plain round-headed surround. To the east of the door are two large, square windows of three lights each with stone mullions; the glass in these windows is clearly old, and may date from the 18th century, as does most of the glass in the other windows. These two are the only windows in the nave since the north wall is blind. The ridge of the chancel roof is slightly lower than that of the nave. At the west end of the south wall is a narrow doorway with a pointed head; the door itself probably dates from the early 19th century and has a simple pattern of "Y" tracery. Immediately adjoining it is a small square two-light Mullioned window. In the east wall is a pointed three-light window with 13th century tracery. The oldest windows of all are to be found in the north wall of the chancel: two small 12th century windows with 18th century glass.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is long and low, and rather like a tunnel, although bathed in clear light from the large nave windows; the walls have unfortunately been stripped of their original plaster and the bare stonework exposed. The roof of the nave is a plaster barrel-vault with wooden tie-beams; in the chancel this becomes a depressed barrel-vault with embattled timber wall-plates. At the west end, the inserted brickwork of the re-built tower can be clearly seen, and through it has boon pierced a wide, round-headed opening which gives a view of the western altar.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Georgian, simple and delicate; the small stone bowl is supported on a column.
Bench Pew
Of pine. Victorian; simple and sturdy. A few of the benches have panelled backs.
Stall
Choir Stalls: timber book-rests on simple wrought-iron supports.
Panel
On the north wall of the nave are two large, square benefaction boards with good lettering.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 604 496
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
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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.
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