 Farnsfield
St Michael
Features and Fittings
Click the numbers in the key plan for details of the items.
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Key to Features and Fittings |
Chancel
1.High Altar
Oak table of simple design with crosses incised into four corners of the solid oak top.
Given by Miss Wilkins.
It is approximately 5' x 2' 6” x 3' high.
2.Choir stalls, clergy seats and communion rail
Designed by E.V. Royle and made by C.G. Rhodes of Farnsfield in 1961.
They were given by the Hatcher family in memory of Clara Hatcher in 1961.
A brass dedication plate on the end of the choir stalls reads:
The Communion Rails, Choir Stalls
and Clergy Stall are dedicated
to the Glory of God in memory of
CLARA HATCHER
14th February 1892 - 27th January 1961 |
3.Lectern
Designed by E.V. Royle and made by C.G. Rhodes of Farnsfield.
It was given by Lucian Easter Smith in memory of Henry Valentine Smith (died 1898).
4.Rood (cross)
Modern altar cross of simple design.
A brass plate on the cross reads:
Burstwick Farnsfield
In Loving Memory of
Mary Lidster
Died 10th Feb 1982 Age 34 Yrs. |
5.Sanctuary Credence Table
Given by Mrs. D. M. Rawlinson.
South Aisle
6.Lady Chapel Altar and Furnishings
Laudian oak, designed and made by Faith Craft (St Albans) in 1958.
Given by Miss Althea Lea in memory of her sisters Florence May and Lucy Augusta.
Oak altar rails with hinged access. A brass plate on the rails has the following dedication:
THIS CHAPEL IS DEDICATED
TO THE GLORY OF GOD IN MEMORY OF
FLORENCE MARY AND LUCY AUGUSTA LEA
18th NOVEMBER 1956 |
7.Vestment chest
Oak chest, approximately 3' 6” x 1' 6” x 2'.
A dedication plate on the top of the chest reads:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNETTE HOWITT
WHO DIED 22nd AUGUST 1919
AT LLANFAIRFECHAN |
8.Memorial Book Cabinet
At the west end of the south aisle is a memorial book cabinet made of oak with a glass top.
The following dedication is carved on the bottom rail:
ALAN WRIGHT
1973 VERGER 1984
A SERVANT OF THE LORD |
There is also a plate on the top of the cabinet which reads:
IN MEMORY OF
PHILIP WOOD
DIED 16th MARCH 1984
AGED 16 YEARS |
9.Piano
Given by Walter and Sylvia Hatcher.
10.Prie-dieu
 The prie-dieu is made of stained wood.
A plate on top reads:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
MARY LEA
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPTEMBER 9th 1917
THE GIFT OF HER DAUGHTERS
LUCY AUGUSTA:FLORENCE MARY
& ALETHEA BERTHA |
11.Vicars List Board
A wood board listing the names of clergy. Part of the gift of Frank Talbot.
North Aisle
12.Altar frontals chest
Wood chest, approximately 8' x 4' x 1'6”. Hinged top.
13.Communion table
Oak table, approximately 4'6” x 2' 6” x 3'.
On the side of the table is a plate with the following dedication:
IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH BEELEY COLLINGHAM
COMBS FARM
GIVEN BY HIS WIFE JUNE 1979 |
14.Plan Chest
Plan chest with six drawers acquired from council offices. It measures approximately 3' x 4' x 3'.
15.Quilted Panels
 Worked, as a millenium project, by a group of 12 women patchworkers (1999).
The panels depict, by the use of symbols, the abiding truths of the Christian Church and the history of St. Michael's Church.
16.Table
The table is located in the north aisle by the north door. It is a modern side table made of oak, with four legs with curved top.
A plate on the side of the table reads:
IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
EMILY VICTORIA RHODES
1985-1995 |
Nave
17.Choir Vestry Screen incorporating reredos
 The screen is at the west end of the nave.
The reredos was originally behind the altar and 'carved by the daughter of the Rev Henry Wilkins in the attic of the Old Vicarage on Main Street'. It was made by village children under the direction of Miss A. Wilkins and re-erected as vestry screen by Miss 'Bobby' Wilkins.
Additional panelling came from St Barnabas' Church, Grimsby.
Designed by E. Vernon Royle, made by C.G. Rhodes in 1962.
A brass plate in the centre reads:
IN MEMORY OF
GERTRUDE AND ALICE WILKINS
AND OF
WILLIAM VAUGHAN WILKINS |
18.Font
 The circular stone font is on an octagonal base.
It was 'given by Harrington Shore, Esq.'
19.Lectern
An old lectern with a dedication
plate on the top which reads:
GEORGE F. RICKETT
27.10.1906 – 7.10.1980
SIDESMAN |
20.Oblations Table
The oblations table was designed and made by C.G. Rhodes in 1969.
It was given by Farnsfield friends in memory of Sam Cheetham, verger from 1959 to 1968.
21. Pews
Stained pitched pine nave pews of simple design, on softwood raised flooring.
The rear pews were removed under a faculty of 1965.
22.Pulpit
 Decorative carved stone pulpit with leaf carvings, raised by two stone steps. Carved decorative panel to the front with yellow/blue/white decoration.
A sloping litany desk of oak is attached.
23.Paintings/Portraits
There is a single painting on the wall of the tower.
There are also a small number of portraits of former vicars (including Canon Whitelegge) stored in the tower.
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