Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior
In or near York.
Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- York · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior in York, the nearest railway station is York, located 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 950. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Coordinates: 53.9559°, -1.0872°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary Bishophill Junior, York is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England, in the Bishophill area of York.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior is a small, friendly congregation located in the centre of York. It is part of the Anglo-Catholic tradition and offers a welcoming environment for worship and community activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Bishophill Junior, York is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England, in the Bishophill area of York.
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Background
History
The church dates from the 10th century with the oldest part being the tower, which reuses some Roman stones. It was heightened in the 11th century, probably before the Norman Conquest, and the battlements were added around 1411. The 11th-century nave has a 12th-century north arcade and north aisle. The chancel dates from the 13th century. The font and bells are also mediaeval. by J. B. and W. Atkinson, described by the York Civic Trust as "poorly conceived". The old pews were removed, the floor was raised by 10 inches and concreted. The brick porch was removed, and the wooden window taken out. A stone porch was erected and new windows added. The flat ceilings were removed to reveal the open…
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- Coordinates
- 53.9559, -1.0872
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 6EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Phone
- 01904 610237
- Established
- 950
- Nearest railway station
- York — 0.5 km
- Official site
- stmary-bishophill.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q514750 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Bishophill Junior, York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Bishophill Junior, York.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior?
- Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 6EN), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior?
- Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 6EN.
- When was Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior built?
- Built or established in 950.
- Is Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior a listed building?
- Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary Bishophill Junior?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 6EN.