St Francis' Church, Marishes
The Church of St Francis, Low Marishes, is the daughter Church of Pickering. The church was built as a chapel of ease for the scattered farms and communities that populate Low and High Marishes.
The church was built in 1861/63 (though the porch would seem to be a later addition). The church is made of red brick with blue brick and ashlar dressings and is well executed. Its architect is unknown though the competence of its design suggests the work of a major architect.
The structure is a grade II listed building and is noted for its very unusual square wooden bell turret, topped with an octagonal spire, all clad in wooden shingles, which is prominent in the flat landscape.
In 2004, an application was made to allow for automatic licensing for weddings, and it was found that the church had been running for 140 years without a licence for public worship. It was at this time that the dedication to St Francis was approved.
The church was built in 1861/63 (though the porch would seem to be a later addition). The church is made of red brick with blue brick and ashlar dressings and is well executed. Its architect is unknown though the competence of its design suggests the work of a major architect.
The structure is a grade II listed building and is noted for its very unusual square wooden bell turret, topped with an octagonal spire, all clad in wooden shingles, which is prominent in the flat landscape.
In 2004, an application was made to allow for automatic licensing for weddings, and it was found that the church had been running for 140 years without a licence for public worship. It was at this time that the dedication to St Francis was approved.
Harvest Festival. 21st October 2022.
Our Rogation Sunday Service was held on a glorious evening in May and was well attended.
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