Historic churches · London
Ryhall
Ryhall — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Ryhall is a church in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Ryhall is a church located in London. It is notable for its historical architecture, reflecting various styles and periods. The building serves as a place of worship and community gathering.
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Background
History
The village's name means 'Rye nook'. The 'nook' in question has been identified as a bend in the River Gwash. The 13th-century Church of St John the Evangelist, Ryhall, has a number of carved figures around the exterior. The southern entrance has a porch with a room over it, originally for the priest, now called the Parvis Room. Saint Tibba, patron saint of falconers, is believed to have lived in Ryhall in the 7th century. She was buried here, but in the 11th century her relics were translated to Peterborough Abbey, now Peterborough Cathedral, by Abbot Ælfsige (1006 1042). According to legend, St Tibba was a niece of King Penda of Mercia. The remains of a small hermitage associated with the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6850, -0.4660
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Ryhall
- Postcode
- PE9 4HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Official site
- www.visionofbritain.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Ryhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ryhall?
- Ryhall is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE9 4HS), in the parish of Ryhall.
- Is Ryhall free to visit?
- Yes, Ryhall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ryhall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE9 4HS. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.