| 1. The Chancel | Late 13 th Century. The measurements of the Chancel are 29′ +15′, and those of the Nave 45’+17’6″. There were North and South aisles before the building was restored and no central Nave passage. Where the organ is now was originally the small Chapel of Saint Anne, the Mother of the Virgin Mary. |
| 2. The Aumbry | South side of Sanctuary. A little cupboard used for keeping consecrated wine and wafers. Is used for the Reserved Sacrament to be taken to the sick. |
| 3. Piscina | Perforated stone basin for carrying away water used in rinsing Chalice etc. |
| 4. Sedilia. recess with Ogee Arch | Set of usually three stone seats for Priests in South wall of Chancel. To their West an unusual position a tomb. |
| 5. Priests Door | South wall of Chancel. This door was traditionally used by the Priest – as nearest to the Sanctuary. |
| 6. Christine’s Window
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The stained glass windows all concern the Agnew family with the exception of the East window. Christine’s window is on the south wall of the chancel. more… |
| 8. Choir Stalls
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The choir stalls have a legend all of their own for the carver was said to have objected to the new fangled pipe organ being introduced and the flutes and the violas etc being pushed out so he carved the monkey, donkey and the owl with their instruments as a perpetual reminder of his objection.He even placed a serpent near the Rector’s pew as he had encouraged these innovations! |
| 9, 10 and 11. The Braziers | Fixed to the walls of the Chancel used for holding lighted charcoal. |
12 and 13. The Pews
 
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A craftsman who was said to have carved a pew for each year of his life carved the pews throughout the Church. (You will see towards the back of the Church these carvings ceased to be).We see (left) the winged demon playing on his drum the roguish kitten peeps over his shoulder.The monkey happily clashes his cymbals, rattles his tambourine. One pew end (right) is not the same, but shows a floral carving lovingly accomplished and very beautiful. |
| 14. Joy’s window
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The stained glass windows all concern the Agnew family with the exception of the East window.Joy’s window is on the south wall of the nave. more… |
| 15. Organ
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Late 17th early 18th Century. The keyboard of the organ is unusual as it slides into position in order to commence playing. What is called a “scarce gem” refers to a Nagshead swell in the organ, which is French, and when the swell is closed the oboe is almost inaudible. The organ at one time stood in the Chancel but was moved in 1929 to its present place that was the once small Chapel of St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. |
| 16. Font | 14th Century. |
| 17 and 18. Minstrel Gallery | As you walk towards the West End of the Church you will see two slightly taller uncarved posts these posts are all that remain to be seem of the Minstrel Gallery which was removed in 1929 during restoration. |
| 19. Royal Arms | George 1111 (note unusual numeral) |
| 20. West Tower | 13th Century. |
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There are five bells, which are 17th Century. Percy Auirs the Northampton expert tells us they must have been built up from oddments from various places, as they do not chime tunefully. All five have recently been restored thanks to local bell ringers giving their time and experience to get them back in working order. more details… |
| 22. Clock
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The clock is by John Smith. Midland Steam Works, Derby 1893. |
| 23. Roll of Honour
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Roll of Honour of those who served in the Wars of 1914-1919 and 1939 – 1945. |
| 24 and 25. Rectors’ Boards (2)
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List of past Rectors – dating from 1231 AD on plaque North wall opposite main door. |
26. The Sundial
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South Nave. (Outside) 1822 |
| The Church had an underfloor heating system at one time. The small “door” in the wall at the West end of the Church and manhole covers in the floor are now all that is left to be seen of this method in beating the cold. | |
| The Churchyard was closed in 1929. The Church was restored in 1929 | |
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All registers and documents relating to St Mary’s Farthingstone are held at The Northampton Record Office. See the Rector or Churchwardens.
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| 1. The Chancel | |
| Late 13 th Century. The measurements of the Chancel are 29′ +15′, and those of the Nave 45’+17’6″. There were North and South aisles before the building was restored and no central Nave passage. Where the organ is now was originally the small Chapel of Saint Anne, the Mother of the Virgin Mary. | |
| 2. The Aumbry | |
| South side of Sanctuary. A little cupboard used for keeping consecrated wine and wafers. Is used for the Reserved Sacrament to be taken to the sick. | |
| 3. Piscina | |
| Perforated stone basin for carrying away water used in rinsing Chalice etc. | |
| 4. Sedilia. recess with Ogee Arch | |
| Set of usually three stone seats for Priests in South wall of Chancel. To their West an unusual position a tomb. | |
| 5. Priests Door | |
| South wall of Chancel. This door was traditionally used by the Priest – as nearest to the Sanctuary. | |
| 6. Christine’s Window
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| The stained glass windows all concern the Agnew family with the exception of the East window. Christine’s window is on the south wall of the chancel. more… | |
| 8. Choir Stalls
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| The choir stalls have a legend all of their own for the carver was said to have objected to the new fangled pipe organ being introduced and the flutes and the violas etc being pushed out so he carved the monkey, donkey and the owl with their instruments as a perpetual reminder of his objection.He even placed a serpent near the Rector’s pew as he had encouraged these innovations! | |
| 9, 10 and 11. The Braziers | |
| Fixed to the walls of the Chancel used for holding lighted charcoal. | |
| 12 and 13. The Pews
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| A craftsman who was said to have carved a pew for each year of his life carved the pews throughout the Church. (You will see towards the back of the Church these carvings ceased to be).We see (left) the winged demon playing on his drum the roguish kitten peeps over his shoulder.The monkey happily clashes his cymbals, rattles his tambourine. One pew end (right) is not the same, but shows a floral carving lovingly accomplished and very beautiful. | |
| 14. Joy’s window
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| The stained glass windows all concern the Agnew family with the exception of the East window.Joy’s window is on the south wall of the nave. more… | |
| 15. Organ
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| Late 17th early 18th Century. The keyboard of the organ is unusual as it slides into position in order to commence playing. What is called a “scarce gem” refers to a Nagshead swell in the organ, which is French, and when the swell is closed the oboe is almost inaudible. The organ at one time stood in the Chancel but was moved in 1929 to its present place that was the once small Chapel of St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. | |
| 16. Font | |
| 14th Century. | |
| 17 and 18. Minstrel Gallery | |
| As you walk towards the West End of the Church you will see two slightly taller uncarved posts these posts are all that remain to be seem of the Minstrel Gallery which was removed in 1929 during restoration. | |
| 19. Royal Arms | |
| George 1111 (note unusual numeral) | |
| 20. West Tower | |
| 13th Century. | |
21. The Bells |
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| There are five bells, which are 17th Century. Percy Auirs the Northampton expert tells us they must have been built up from oddments from various places, as they do not chime tunefully. All five have recently been restored thanks to local bell ringers giving their time and experience to get them back in working order. more details… | |
| 22. Clock
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| The clock is by John Smith. Midland Steam Works, Derby 1893. | |
| 23. Roll of Honour
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| Roll of Honour of those who served in the Wars of 1914-1919 and 1939 – 1945. | |
| 24 and 25. Rectors’ Boards (2)
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| List of past Rectors – dating from 1231 AD on plaque North wall opposite main door. | |
| 26. The Sundial
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| South Nave. (Outside) 1822 | |
| The Church had an underfloor heating system at one time. The small “door” in the wall at the West end of the Church and manhole covers in the floor are now all that is left to be seen of this method in beating the cold. | |
| The Churchyard was closed in 1929. The Church was restored in 1929 | |
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All registers and documents relating to St Mary’s Farthingstone are held at The Northampton Record Office. See the Rector or Churchwardens.
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