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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard

In or near Colsterdale.

Free admission

Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Wyvill monument, St Mary's Church, Masham - geograph.org.uk - 4588478

Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Bedale · 8.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly

About

Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard is a Grade II*-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade II* 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

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Official information

The Cross Shaft in St Mary's churchyard is a historical monument located in North Yorkshire. Visitors can explore the intricate carvings and learn about the significance of this ancient artifact in the context of local history.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II* listed structure is notable for its historical significance and craftsmanship.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2211, -1.6540
Parish
Masham
Postcode
HG4 4EF
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Bedale8.7 km
Official site
www.nolonstacey.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard?
Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 4EF), in the parish of Masham.
What is Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard?
Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard?
The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG4 4EF.
Is Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard a listed building?
Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard a protected site?
Yes — Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
Is Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard free to visit?
Yes, Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard is free to enter.
How do I get to Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 4EF. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.