Open Day at St Mary's Church, Kirk Bramwith

Kirk Bramwith is described in the Doomsday Book. After the Norman Conquest the estates became part Duchy of Lancaster. Although likely to be on the site of an earlier church St Mary's was started in 1120. It remains an original Norman church, the tower was constructed in the late 13th Century. Its single bell was made in York in 1350 and is believed to be the oldest bell in the Diocese of Sheffield.

The main doorway is Norman and the original font is believed to be Saxon. The church has several fine stained glass windows, one dedicated to George III and Queen Anne and installed in gratitude for the victories in North Africa during the 1939-45 world war.

The church is well worth a visit to see the furniture, most of which was made by the internationally famous craftsman Robert Thompson of Kilburn, North Yorkshire. He was a self-taught craftsman, with a love of English oak. He dedicated his career to working and shaping the wood into tables, chairs, bookends and bowls, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement of the time. His work, within the church, includes the pulpit, lectern, hymn boards, main door and all the pews. His trademark mouse can be found around the church, and visitors are invited to search for all 26!

Refreshments available

Timings

Friday 11 September:

11am to 1pm

Location & directions

St Mary's Church, Low Lane, Kirk Bramwith, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 5SW

Contact on day:

Carol Foster

Telephone number:

+441405815058

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

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