Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Selby Abbey
In or near Barlby.
Selby Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey and current Anglican parish church in the town of Selby, North Yorkshire, England. It is a member of the Major Churches Network in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Selby · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Selby Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey and current Anglican parish church in the town of Selby, North Yorkshire, England. It is a member of the Major Churches Network in England.
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Official information
Selby Abbey is a historic church with over 900 years of worship and community service. Visitors can explore its inspiring architecture and tranquil atmosphere, as well as participate in guided tours. The Abbey also hosts various events and activities for the community.
From the Wikipedia article
Selby Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey and current Anglican parish church in the town of Selby, North Yorkshire, England. It is a member of the Major Churches Network in England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The organ builders from John Compton had been working until 11.00 pm on Friday 19 October, and shortly after midnight on Saturday the organist Frederick William Sykes spotted flames coming from the organ chamber. The organ builders had been installing a new kinetic gas engine to provide power to the new organ. Initial reports that the new organ equipment was to blame for the fire were later proved inaccurate. The fire destroyed the roof of the choir and the belfry and peal of eight bells was also destroyed. All of the interior fittings were also destroyed but thanks to the actions of the local fire brigade, the fourteenth-century stained glass in the East window was saved. A secondary fire…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.7844, -1.0681
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Selby
- Postcode
- YO8 4PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Phone
- 01757 703123
- Established
- 1069
- Nearest railway station
- Selby — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.selbyabbey.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Selby Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Selby Abbey?
- Selby Abbey is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO8 4PF), in the parish of Selby.
- What is Selby Abbey?
- Selby Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey and current Anglican parish church in the town of Selby, North Yorkshire, England. It is a member of the Major Churches Network in England.
- How do I get to Selby Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Selby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO8 4PF.
- When was Selby Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1069.
- How do I get to Selby Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Selby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO8 4PF.