St David's Church Airmyn
Page updated 11th November 2004
The first church at Airmyn was
dedicated in 1318 but in 1674 was described as being "quite
out of repaire". Presumably a decision was taken to demolish
it completely and to build a new one, presumably on the same site.
The nave was erected in 1676 and was a field chapel. The land
betwen it and the village street was common land but was given
to the Parish as a burial ground in 1848 by the Earl of Beverley.
The chancel extension was added in 1884. At the same time the
old box pews were replaced by those in use today. One of the bells,
restored in 1981, is only one of three surviving in England made
by Thomas Dekon of York between 1370 and 1395.(Based
on text supplied by Mr David Galloway)
On the right by the first Yew
tree as you enter the churchyard
Inscription Reads:
In Affectionate Remembrance
WILLIAM NOTHARD
Who died at Potter Grange
August 16th 1866
Aged 83 years
The memory of the just is blessed
Proverbs ch 10 vr 7
Also ANN
Widow of the above
WILLIAM NOTHARD
Who died at South Elmsall
October 31st 1873
Aged 90 Years
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