Lots of colourful lichens can be seen on the church wall and many of the stone memorials. Lichens are an important link in the food chain amd many invertebrates depend on them for food and shelter. The oldest stones generally have the most lichen varieties. The direction the stones are facing, their chemistry and surface texture all help to determine whether lichens will grow on them. If the sones are moved, some species may die. Lichens can also grow on mosses, pebbles, chippings, trees, bare wood and even in short grass or soil. See if you can spot them!

Dorothy Hartley, a famous writer, historian and artist is buried in the churchyard. Her book, “Food in England”, recording earthy traditional cooking recipes, was published in 1954 and is still widely read and respected today.

Born in Yorkshire in 1892, she lived most of her life in ‘Fron’until she died in 1985. She travelled the British Isles writing down her observations and preserved these customs and lifestyles, many of which have all but disappeared, through her writing. An accomplished artist, she gave free art lessons to the villagers at her home.

Dorothy’s connections with Froncysyllte came from her Grandfather, Walter Eddie, a local businessman and land owner. He is thought to be the principal benefactor for the ground the church is built on and was buried in the family plot when he died in 1896.

Look out for...

	Hedgerows and boundaries provide cover for birds & small mammals.		The book-shaped memorial to Dorothy Hartley.
	WWII war grave of a Leading Aircraftman.		The monument to a former church organist, with an illustration of his coal truck.

St David, Froncysyllte Management Plan - click here