Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of Christ the Consoler
In or near Marton-le-Moor.
Church of Christ the Consoler — church in Skelton-on-Ure, Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of Christ the Consoler is located in North Yorkshire, postcode HG4 5EG. Entry is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so please plan your visit accordingly.
About
Church of Christ the Consoler is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1871. Designed by William Burges. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Skelton-on-Ure, Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 54.1062°, -1.4510°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of Christ the Consoler is a Victorian Gothic Revival church built in the Early English style by William Burges. It is located in the grounds of Newby Hall at Skelton-on-Ure, in North Yorkshire, England. Burges was commissioned by George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon, to build it as a tribute to the Marquess' brother-in-law, Frederick Vyner. The church is a Grade I listed building as of 6 March 1967, and was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust on 14 December 1991.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of Christ the Consoler is a Victorian Gothic Revival church built in the Early English style by William Burges. It is located in the grounds of Newby Hall at Skelton-on-Ure, in North Yorkshire, England. Burges was commissioned by George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon, to build it as a tribute to the Marquess' brother-in-law, Frederick Vyner. The church is a Grade I listed building as of 6 March 1967, and was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust on 14 December 1991.
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Background
History
Frederick Vyner was "taken prisoner by Greek brigands in the neighbourhood of Athens April 11th 1870 and murdered by them April 21st." A significant ransom had been demanded, and in part collected, before his murder. Frederick's mother, Lady Mary Vyner determined that the unused funds would be used to construct a memorial church on her Yorkshire estate, his sister, Lady Ripon, embarking on an identical project, building St Mary's Church on her estate at Studley Royal. Burges obtained the commissions for both churches in 1870, perhaps because of the connection between his greatest patron, John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, and Vyner, who had been friends at Oxford. The construction…
Architecture
The exterior is constructed of grey Catraig stone, with Morcar stone for the mouldings and is in an Early English style.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1062, -1.4510
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skelton-on-Ure
- Postcode
- HG4 5EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Established
- 1871
Sources
- wikidata: Q5116852 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of Christ the Consoler (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of Christ the Consoler, Skelton on Ure - geograph.org.uk - 372042.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of Christ the Consoler?
- Church of Christ the Consoler is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 5EG), in the parish of Skelton-on-Ure.
- What is Church of Christ the Consoler?
- Church of Christ the Consoler — church in Skelton-on-Ure, Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Church of Christ the Consoler?
- Drivers can use postcode HG4 5EG.
- When was Church of Christ the Consoler built?
- Built or established in 1871. Designed by William Burges.
- Is Church of Christ the Consoler a listed building?
- Church of Christ the Consoler is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of Christ the Consoler free to visit?
- Yes, Church of Christ the Consoler is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of Christ the Consoler?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 5EG. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.