Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby
In or near Whitby.
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby — Grade I listed church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of Saint Mary in Whitby, you can take a train to Whitby station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is YO22 4DW.
About
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Romanesque architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.4891°, -0.6095°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of Saint Mary is an Anglican parish church serving the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire England. It was founded around 1110, although its interior dates chiefly from the late 18th century. The church was designated a Grade I listed building on 23 February 1954. It is situated on the town's east cliff, overlooking the mouth of the River Esk overlooking the town, close to the ruins of Whitby Abbey. Church Steps, a flight of 199 steps leads up the hill to the church from the streets below.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Whitby Abbey is a historic 13th-century Gothic abbey that offers visitors a chance to explore its impressive ruins and learn about its rich history. The site includes a visitor centre and museum showcasing artifacts related to the abbey's past, including connections to notable figures like St Hild. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the coastline and engage in family-friendly activities within the abbey grounds.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitby-Saltwick SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of Saint Mary is an Anglican parish church serving the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire England. It was founded around 1110, although its interior dates chiefly from the late 18th century. The church was designated a Grade I listed building on 23 February 1954. It is situated on the town's east cliff, overlooking the mouth of the River Esk overlooking the town, close to the ruins of Whitby Abbey. Church Steps, a flight of 199 steps leads up the hill to the church from the streets below. The church graveyard is used as a setting in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula.
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Background
Architecture
's cross on the west side of the churchyard]]A Norman church was built on the site around 1110 and added to and altered over the centuries. The tower and transepts are from the 12th and 13th centuries. A squint cuts through from the south transept to the quire. The three-stage west tower has a squat appearance, its corners supported by flat buttresses and its embattled parapet is a 16th-century addition. Of its ring of eight bells, six are inscribed, "Whitby 1762 Lester and Pack of London fecit" and two were added in 1897.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4891, -0.6095
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO22 4DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2324024 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Whitby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Whitby (01).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of Saint Mary, Whitby?
- Church of Saint Mary, Whitby is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4DW), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Church of Saint Mary, Whitby?
- Church of Saint Mary, Whitby — Grade I listed church in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of Saint Mary, Whitby?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4DW.
- When was Church of Saint Mary, Whitby built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is Church of Saint Mary, Whitby a listed building?
- Church of Saint Mary, Whitby is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of Saint Mary, Whitby a protected site?
- Yes — Church of Saint Mary, Whitby is part of the Whitby-Saltwick SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of Saint Mary, Whitby free to visit?
- Yes, Church of Saint Mary, Whitby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of Saint Mary, Whitby?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4DW.