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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake

The church dates back to the 12th century but the only fabric of that period appears to be in the lower stages of the tower. The current aspect of the church is that of the 14th century rebuilding, with some later 15th century additions. The chancel was substantially rebuilt in 1848.

The church consists of West tower, nave and chancel with aisle which flank the tower. The north aisle extends beyond the nave including a 15th century chapel. The south aisle is relatively short merging with a spacious south transept, itself with a western aisle. There is no porch.

The external aspect is dominated by the local orange ironstone which forms the body of the church apart from the tower which is built in limestone ashlar. Much of the fenestration is 14th century, including the very fine south window of the transept in flamboyant Decorated style.

Inside the church is dominated by the fine 14th century arcades and chancel arch. There are a number of interesting mould stop carvings associated with these. Much of the roof timbering is original 15th century working including naturalistic and grotesque carvings.

No medieval fitments remain, but there is an interesting inscribed lead panel dated 1733 from the re-leading of the roof, rescued when the roof was repaired later.

The church is Listed Grade I.
by Alan Murray-Rust

Created: Wed, 6 May 2015, Updated: Wed, 6 May 2015


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SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: Clock face by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: Over the Graveyard by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: The Organ by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: Bier maker's plate by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: See-through tower by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: churchyard by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: On entering by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: Choir Stall by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: Lady Chapel by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: Choir Stall by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: South Transept by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: Lead Plaque by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: Temporary walling by Bob Harvey
SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Frisby on the Wreake by Alan Murray-Rust

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