Minskip: St John`s Church, Boroughbridge
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Minskip: St John`s Church, Boroughbridge
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Minskip has quite an interesting history. Roman remains have been found here. In the 11th century a gibbet was one method used to keep locals in order. The rampaging Scots ransacked the village after their victory at Bannockburn in 1314. Blind Jack Metcalfe of Knaresbrough built his first ‘Turnpike’ road from this village to Knaresbrough in 1765. The Harrogate – Newcastle stagecoaches went through Minskip.
A small chapel was built for Wesleyans in 1857 (subsequently a Catholic Chapel and now a private house). An Infants School, built in 1858 became the Village church in 1907. A commentator in 1909 noted, ‘Minskip, a plain red-bricked village, contains several evidences of antiquity’. In the 1960’s the Cundall farm bred thousands of pheasants. In the mid 1960’s pheasants, mushrooms and prize goats were Minskip specialities.
The Village Hall, managed by an annually elected committee is currently undergoing refurbishment.
A small chapel was built for Wesleyans in 1857 (subsequently a Catholic Chapel and now a private house). An Infants School, built in 1858 became the Village church in 1907. A commentator in 1909 noted, ‘Minskip, a plain red-bricked village, contains several evidences of antiquity’. In the 1960’s the Cundall farm bred thousands of pheasants. In the mid 1960’s pheasants, mushrooms and prize goats were Minskip specialities.
The Village Hall, managed by an annually elected committee is currently undergoing refurbishment.
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The Revd P.J. Smith
The Vicarage, Church Lane, Boroughbridge, YORK Tel: 01423 322433
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Once a month, usually on the 4th Sunday of the month. Alternates between Parish Communion and Village Service. Time also varies - usually 10am or 11am! See notice board for details.
Every fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Once a month, usually on the 4th Sunday of the month. Alternates between Parish Communion and Village Service. Time also varies - usually 10am or 11am! See notice board for details.
Every fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
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A Church Near You ID: 3389
Our Patron: Dean & Chapter of York, Bishop of Ripon & Leeds
Our Patron: Dean & Chapter of York, Bishop of Ripon & Leeds
Archdeaconry: RICHMOND (301)
Deanery: RIPON (30102)
Benefice: Aldborough w Boroughbridge and Roecliffe (30/003BX)
Parish Legal Name: ALDBOROUGH WITH BOROUGHBRIDGE AND ROECLIFFE (300065)
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