Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Martin's Church, Whenby
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St Martin's Church, Whenby — church in Whenby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Martin's Church, Whenby is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Whenby, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1204°, -1.0364°.
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Heritage listing
St Martin's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Whenby, North Yorkshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Martin's Church in Whenby is a historic church known for its architectural features and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and appreciate its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Martin's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Whenby, North Yorkshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
It is considered that the church was reconstructed in the 15th century on the site of an earlier church. It was extensively restored between 1871 and 1910.
Architecture
The church is constructed in ironstone with Welsh slate roofs. Its plan consists of a two-bay nave, a two-bay chancel, an aisle running to the north of the nave and the chancel, a south porch and a west tower. The architectural style is Perpendicular. The east end of the aisle forms a chapel. The tower is in two stages, it has angle buttresses and an embattled parapet. In the bottom stage is a blocked west doorway with a pointed arch. The upper stage has a single-light bell opening on the north side, and two-light bell openings on the other sides. The nave and aisle have two-light windows and a north door. In the chancel is a three-light east window, and two-light windows on its south wall.…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1204, -1.0364
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whenby
- Postcode
- YO61 4SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Established
- 1401
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594193 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Martin's Church, Whenby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Martins, Whenby - geograph.org.uk - 1987027.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's Church, Whenby?
- St Martin's Church, Whenby is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO61 4SE), in the parish of Whenby.
- What is St Martin's Church, Whenby?
- St Martin's Church, Whenby — church in Whenby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Whenby?
- Drivers can use postcode YO61 4SE.
- When was St Martin's Church, Whenby built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Is St Martin's Church, Whenby a listed building?
- St Martin's Church, Whenby is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Martin's Church, Whenby a protected site?
- Yes — St Martin's Church, Whenby is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Martin's Church, Whenby free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin's Church, Whenby is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Whenby?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO61 4SE. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.