The next church I had intended to visit was at Fingest which should have been a straight forward drive that was until I reached a village on route and found the road closed with a diversion to follow. After driving along a single track road that wound uphill I came out in Frieth and the fist thing I noticed was a church and it was open. Who am I to pass off the opportunity, I had intended to visit four churches just did not expect this one of St John the Evangelist. Surprisingly it has more history on Wikipedia that the last one.
Frieth Church was built in 1848 as a chapel of ease
for Hambleden. It is now part of the parish of Hambleden with Frieth
and Skirmett. Flint from the ruined wing of the Old Rectory (now
Kenricks) at Hambleden was used for the new church built to the design
of JP Harrison. The South aisle was added later, probably by Woodyer
dated 1872 on the rainwater heads. The church is built of flint with
stone mullions and edges, and has an attractive tiled roof but no tower
or turret.
The church is noted for its Victorian stained glass and carved
woodwork. Most of the furniture and carving in the church were made by
the local firm of West and Collier. Most of the beautiful stained glass
windows were the gift of the Cripps family. They date from 1880 and
include St John the Evangelist, Abraham and Isaac, Moses and the Ten Commandments (North wall), Benjamin and Joseph, and King David on the south aisle.
Lychgate taking you to the churchyard
This is where you come to from the lychgate
West end of the church
Around the north side and unusual triple roof on the aisle
East end of the church
The church from the footpath
Churchyard to the east of the church, lots of snowdrops
South of the church with more snowdrops
Looking to the west side
Wooden cross with carved inscription which must have nice when it was new now slowly rotting
Looking back east through the churchyard
Cremation memorials
This marked the area above but I did not read what it said
New part of the churchyard
Back to the porch to go in
The nave towards the chancel
Closer view of the chancel arch
Looking into the chancel
Altar and east window
The east window looking very colourful
The altar behind the rails
Closer view of the altar and reredos screen behind
Looking back through the nave
West window with lighting
Pulpit which is nicely carved
Looking down to the nave
And across to the arches to the south aisle
Cripps memorials and church banner
Roll of honour with poppy wreath
Closer view of the roll of honlour
Organ which you find in the chancel behind the choir stalls
West wall and window of the south aisle
West wall lancet window
South aisle
Church chest used as an altar
Stained glass window
There are a number of stained glass windows
More stained glass than I would have thought for such a small church
all found in the south aisle
Last of all the font which is as you come in the church
Till Next time may I wish you all a peaceful week
