Farfield Friends Meeting House

The burial ground at Farfield was gifted to the fledgling Quaker community there in 1666 by the then Lord of the tiny manor — leading local Quaker, Anthony Myers. Following the passing of the Act of Toleration in 1689, which allowed most Protestant dissenters to worship publicly in England, Myers gave further land, adjacent to the burial ground, and built a meeting house.

The building now standing is very much that original structure. Inside, the simple interior has retained its original furnishings, including oak benches running along two walls and an oak ministers’ stand under the west window. The burial ground is unusual in that it contains several gravestones and a group of chest tombs, the latter to the Myers family, as Quakers were not usually permitted to have grave markers prior to the mid 19th century. The Friends of Farfield Meeting House have specially gathered new information about the burials for visitors, and volunteers will be available to talk to about the fascinating history of this building during the weekends.

In 2017, the tremendous historical significance of Farfield Meeting House was highlighted when it became the only Nonconformist building to be included in the Faith and Belief category of the Historic England project, Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places.

The building is now cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches with the help and support of the local Friends of Farfield Meeting House.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

0900 - 1700

Saturday 12 September:

0900 - 1700

Sunday 13 September:

0900 - 1700

Monday 14 September:

0900 - 1700

Tuesday 15 September:

0900 - 1700

Wednesday 16 September:

0900 - 1700

Thursday 17 September:

0900 - 1700

Friday 18 September:

0900 - 1700

Saturday 19 September:

0900 - 1700

Sunday 20 September:

0900 - 1700

Location & directions

Farfield Friends Meeting House, Off Bolton Road (B6160), Addingham, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0RQ

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Please note that there is limited parking available.

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