2023

SK6917 : Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: tower with spire

taken 2 years ago, near to Frisby on The Wreake, Leicestershire, England

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: tower with spire
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: tower with spire
The Western end of the church seen in SK6917 : The Church of St Thomas of Canterbury. This is a grade I listed church - See LinkExternal link
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.


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Geographical Context: Lowlands Historic sites and artefacts Village, Rural settlement Religious sites Period: 12th Century Place: Frisby On The Wreake Primary Subject: Church other tags: Parish Church and Graveyard Church Tower with Spire Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SK6917, 171 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Bob Harvey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 5 February, 2023   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 6 February, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 6956 1780 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:45.2008N 0:58.2490W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 6954 1780
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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