Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Mary's Church, Birdforth
In or near Thornton-on-the-Hill.
St Mary's Church, Birdforth — grade II listed church in Birdforth, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 9.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Church in Birdforth, the nearest railway station is Thirsk, located 9.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is YO61 4NW, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Birdforth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Birdforth, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1756°, -1.2565°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church, or Birdforth Old Chapel, is a former Anglican church in the village of Birdforth, 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.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church, or Birdforth Old Chapel, is a former Anglican church in the village of Birdforth, 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.
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Background
History
The fabric of the church dates from the 12th century, with additions or alterations in the 16–17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Architecture
Internally there is a round chancel arch. In the north wall of the chancel is a carved stone coat of arms dated 1585. The lectern dates from the 17th century and the pulpit from about 1700. The font is from the 12th century and consists of a circular tub on a later base, with a 17th century cover. In the chancel is a tomb, probably from the 14th century, the top of which is carved with a sword.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1756, -1.2565
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Birdforth
- Postcode
- YO61 4NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 9.6 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594280 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Birdforth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Birdforth Chapel.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Birdforth?
- St Mary's Church, Birdforth is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO61 4NW), in the parish of Birdforth.
- What is St Mary's Church, Birdforth?
- St Mary's Church, Birdforth — grade II listed church in Birdforth, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Birdforth?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO61 4NW.
- When was St Mary's Church, Birdforth built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Mary's Church, Birdforth a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Birdforth is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Birdforth free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Birdforth is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Birdforth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO61 4NW. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.