Historic churches · North West England
St Margaret's Church, High Bentham
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St Margaret's Church, High Bentham — grade II listed church in Bentham, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Margaret's Church in High Bentham can be reached from Bentham railway station, which is just 0.2 km away. Admission is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for your sat-nav is LA2 7LL.
About
St Margaret's Church, High Bentham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1902. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Bentham, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1146°, -2.5082°.
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Heritage listing
St Margaret's Church is in Station Road, High Bentham, North Yorkshire, England. It is an Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ewecross, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds. Its benefice is united with that of St John the Baptist, Low Bentham. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Margaret's Church in High Bentham is a historic church known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Margaret's Church is in Station Road, High Bentham, North Yorkshire, England. It is an Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ewecross, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds. Its benefice is united with that of St John the Baptist, Low Bentham. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
St Margaret's was built in 1837. The church was closed in 2012 and subsequently converted into two private homes. The congregation either meets at St Boniface's Roman Catholic Church, or at St John's Church in Low Bentham.
Architecture
The church is constructed in stone, with a slate roof. Its plan consists of a four-bay nave, a two-bay chancel with a north vestry and a south chapel, and a west tower. The tower has octagonal angle turrets, and an embattled parapet. It is in three stages, with a west doorway in the bottom stage. The middle stage contains a stepped triple window, and in the top stage are two-light bell openings. Along the sides of the nave are four two-light lancet windows. The chapel has two-light windows on the north and south sides, and a three-light window on the east. The east end of the chancel has a four-light window containing trefoil plate tracery.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.1146, -2.5082
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bentham
- Postcode
- LA2 7LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Established
- 1902
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.benthamchurches.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594104 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Margaret's Church, High Bentham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Margaret's Church, High Bentham.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Margaret's Church, High Bentham?
- St Margaret's Church, High Bentham is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 7LL), in the parish of Bentham.
- What is St Margaret's Church, High Bentham?
- St Margaret's Church, High Bentham — grade II listed church in Bentham, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Margaret's Church, High Bentham?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 7LL.
- When was St Margaret's Church, High Bentham built?
- Built or established in 1902. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
- Is St Margaret's Church, High Bentham a listed building?
- St Margaret's Church, High Bentham is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Margaret's Church, High Bentham a protected site?
- Yes — St Margaret's Church, High Bentham is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Margaret's Church, High Bentham free to visit?
- Yes, St Margaret's Church, High Bentham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Margaret's Church, High Bentham?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 7LL.