Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick
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Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick — church in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave · 6.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary le Ghyll is located in Barnoldswick, North Yorkshire, postcode BB18 6JH. The nearest railway station is Gargrave, which is 6.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.9282°, -2.1644°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary le Ghyll (also known as St Mary-le-Gill) is in Ghyll Lane, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Skipton, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds. Its benefice is united with those of Holy Trinity, Barnoldswick, and St Michael, Bracewell. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary le Ghyll (also known as St Mary-le-Gill) is in Ghyll Lane, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Skipton, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds. Its benefice is united with those of Holy Trinity, Barnoldswick, and St Michael, Bracewell. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The present church was built to replace an older church on the site in about 1160 by monks from Fountains Abbey. The tower was added in 1524.
Architecture
Inside the church is a five-bay arcade carried in octagonal piers. There is a complete set of box pews, and a simple bowl font, On the north wall of the nave is a complete 17th-century three-decker pulpit. Also in the church are painted boards with the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and Creeds, and a churchwardens' pew dated 1836.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9282, -2.1644
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thornton in Craven
- Postcode
- BB18 6JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave — 6.8 km
- Official site
- www.barnoldswick.parish.btinternet.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117571 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary-le-Ghyll Church, near Barnoldswick, Yorkshire - geograph.org.uk - 60151.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick?
- Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB18 6JH), in the parish of Thornton in Craven.
- What is Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick?
- Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick — church in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB18 6JH.
- When was Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick a listed building?
- Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB18 6JH.