St Oswald
Kirk Sandall, Yorkshire
The church is one of the oldest foundations in Doncaster and exhibits a fascinating mix of architectural style.
Although there is mention of a church in Barnby Dun in the Domesday Book, the present building is mainly 14th century, although the tower is 13th century.
Barnby Dun, Yorkshire
The top of the tower is parapetted and has decorated pinnacles at each comer. Gargoyles at each comer dispense rainwater and there are figure heads on the north and south walls. The north and south arcades are also late 13th century.
The aisle windows were all built square headed and not with the pointed Gothic arch. They are simply decorated with reticulated tracery and contain some beautiful stained glass. There are also some carved heads and gargoyles. Behind the altar is a simply carved stone reredos and the sanctuary floor is beautiful Victorian tiles.
The church also contains some interesting memorials and the churchyard contains old graves with interesting inscriptions.
Kirk Sandall, Yorkshire
The church is one of the oldest foundations in Doncaster and exhibits a fascinating mix of architectural style.
Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
Explore the countryside of north Doncaster and you will discover the village of Kirk Bramwith and set alongside the River Dun navigation floodplain the tiny church of St Mary is a lovely place to visit.
Stainforth, Yorkshire
St Mary’s has in itself a short history, compared with other churches in the area.