St Wilfrid of Ripon, Monk Fryston
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The church stands centrally in the village and is
set on rising ground from the main road and looks
across to Monk Fryston Hall, former home of the
Hemsworth family, through whose generosity the
church was restored in 1889-91.
There is evidence that there was a pre-conquest
church on the site and in all probability
Archbishop Thomas re-built the church around 1080.
Building work continued into the 15th Century and
on the 12th May 1444 the then Archbishop issued a
commission to John, Bishop of Philippopolis to
dedicate and consecrate the parish church and
churchyard at Monkfriston. There is documentary
proof that would suggest the church was originally
dedicated to St Mary. In two 16th century
parishoners' wills they state - William Wheldale
in 1547 desired to be buried "in the church yerde
of our ladie in Monkfriston" and Ralph Horsman in
1553 "within the churche of oure blessed ladie at
Monke Friston".
There is a fragment of medieval glass inscribed S
Wilfridvs de Repvn, and this is to be found below
a modern figure of St Wilfrid in the middle light
of the east window of the north aisle. This has
given rise to the idea that he was the dedication
saint of this church.
A full history of the church is available in
booklet form in the church itself.
set on rising ground from the main road and looks
across to Monk Fryston Hall, former home of the
Hemsworth family, through whose generosity the
church was restored in 1889-91.
There is evidence that there was a pre-conquest
church on the site and in all probability
Archbishop Thomas re-built the church around 1080.
Building work continued into the 15th Century and
on the 12th May 1444 the then Archbishop issued a
commission to John, Bishop of Philippopolis to
dedicate and consecrate the parish church and
churchyard at Monkfriston. There is documentary
proof that would suggest the church was originally
dedicated to St Mary. In two 16th century
parishoners' wills they state - William Wheldale
in 1547 desired to be buried "in the church yerde
of our ladie in Monkfriston" and Ralph Horsman in
1553 "within the churche of oure blessed ladie at
Monke Friston".
There is a fragment of medieval glass inscribed S
Wilfridvs de Repvn, and this is to be found below
a modern figure of St Wilfrid in the middle light
of the east window of the north aisle. This has
given rise to the idea that he was the dedication
saint of this church.
A full history of the church is available in
booklet form in the church itself.
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Rev'd John Hetherington
The Rectory
Main Street
Hillam
Leeds
LS25 5HH
Tel: (01977) 680788
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 18937
Built: Early 11century with later additions.
Style of worship: Anglican, Middle of the Road / Informal
Our Patron: Archbishop of York
Archdeaconry: YORK (431)
Deanery: SELBY (43108)
Benefice: Monk Fryston and S Milford (43/246BW)
Parish Legal Name: Monk Fryston (430154 43/154)
CofE Church Info: (643154 43/154)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/18937/
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St Wilfrid of Ripon : Main Street, Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire,
