Lucky find - a unique church

Happy Bank Holiday Monday.

The third and last blog post from the day out on Saturday. From Goole I set off along the A161 towards Crowle. I decided to take the scenic route. Not that scenic because it is all flat farmland with many twists and turns. I passed through Old Goole, Swinefleet, Reedness, and Little Reedness. The road now runs alongside the River Ouse on the South Bank. Once you are in this little corner of the Isle of Axholme you are trapped, as there is limited places where you can cross the river. 

I came into Whitgift, and on a whim I stopped to have a look at this church. The large burial ground at the back remains largely uncut, with pathways mowed into the grass. I really like walking among the sleeping dead hiding amongst the grass and wild flowers. 

I came across a lady who was tending a family grave. She asked me if I had noticed an odd number on the clock face. I hadn't. It's hard to see it from ground level, so I have blown up the photograph. Apparently there isn't a number twelve, it has the Roman numerals of X111.  Here is the explanation from Wiki. 

The Church of St Mary Magdalene is an Anglican church in the hamlet of Whitgift, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The church is noted for its clock which displays the number 13 in Roman numerals in what should be the 12 o'clock position – the only one in Britain to do so.

A piece of land behind the old graveyard has been extended to accommodate the more newer graves. 

The two contrasting plots compliment each other. It has benches where one can relax in the peaceful countryside. 

From there I decided to take the more direct route through Crowle back home. Time was getting on and I had my little family waiting for their dinner. 

I haven't yet decided what I am going to do today. I had a little trip out yesterday to Barton upon Humber. There was a Craft Fair at the Visitor Centre. Combine it with a visit to the Ropewalk, and pick up a few foodie items at Tesco, it is perfect for a three hour afternoon visit if the weather is not so good. 

Enjoy your Bank Holiday Monday. Toodle pip.   ilona