Last Saturday Katharine and I had a trip to Guisborough by Moorsbus. As part of the UK Heritage Week the church was open and there were people in the church to share information about it and to provide refreshments. It was an interesting church to explore, and this was the first time I had been in Guisborough when the church was open for visitors.
The Domesday book, compiled during the reign of William I around 1086AD, mentions a church in Guisborough, although there is no structural evidence to suggest that the present church was built on that original site.
The present chancel and the tower were built in about 1500. Since that time, the nave and interior have been greatly altered; The aisle walls were rebuilt 1790. The church in its present form is the result of major rebuilding in 1903-08. Parishioners funded the reconstruction in a design by the architect Temple Moore.
There is a monument to the de Brus family with carvings of knights on it's side. There are other interesting wall monuments. Medieval floor tiles are located beside the de Brus monument, and there are fragments of medieval stained glass in the wall near it. So quite a range of features of interest and an enjoyable visit.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Exploring old churches is a fascinating experience. It's interesting to feel the link with people over the centuries who have been involved with this church.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Exploring old churches is a fascinating experience. It's interesting to feel the link with people over the centuries who have been involved with this church.
Ian
Ian