Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Oswald, Lythe
In or near Sandsend.
Church of St Oswald, Lythe — a Grade I-listed church in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sleights · 5.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Oswald in Lythe is located at postcode YO21 3RW. The nearest railway station is Sleights, which is 5.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Oswald, Lythe is a Grade I-listed building in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Oswald, Lythe, is the parish church for the village of Lythe, 4 miles (6.4 km) west, north west of Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. The church is at the top of Lythe Bank (the western end) and is just east of the village on the A174 road. A church has been on the site since the 13th century, though the present building was adapted from the old church in 1910 by Sir Walter Tapper.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Oswald in Lythe is part of a benefice that includes several other churches. It serves the local community and hosts regular services and events, welcoming visitors to participate.
Protected designations
- 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 St Oswald, Lythe, is the parish church for the village of Lythe, 4 miles (6.4 km) west, north west of Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. The church is at the top of Lythe Bank (the western end) and is just east of the village on the A174 road. A church has been on the site since the 13th century, though the present building was adapted from the old church in 1910 by Sir Walter Tapper. It was grade I listed in 1969.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A church had been located on the site since the 13th century, but stones found in the early 20th century mark Lythe as being an important Viking burial ground. The tower of the old church was renovated in 1769, with the whole church being renovated in 1819. When Sir Walter Tapper rebuilt the church in 1910, only the north wall and the east end of the chancel were left untouched. During the rebuilding in the early 20th century, stones found in the walls of the tower were dated to pre-Conquest times. Tapper also adapted the Norman tower to fit a spire, which acts as a way marker and coast marker for sailors travelling alongside the dangerous part of the coast near to here. The church was…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.5066, -0.6886
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Lythe
- Postcode
- YO21 3RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Phone
- 07518 659777
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Sleights — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526187 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Oswald, Lythe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Oswald, Lythe?
- Church of St Oswald, Lythe is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3RW), in the parish of Lythe.
- What is Church of St Oswald, Lythe?
- Church of St Oswald, Lythe — a Grade I-listed church in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Oswald, Lythe?
- The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3RW.
- When was Church of St Oswald, Lythe built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Oswald, Lythe a listed building?
- Church of St Oswald, Lythe is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Church of St Oswald, Lythe a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Oswald, Lythe is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Oswald, Lythe free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Oswald, Lythe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Oswald, Lythe?
- The nearest railway station is Sleights, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3RW.