Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Oswald's Church
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St Oswald's Church — church in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 2.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Oswald's Church is located in North Yorkshire, postcode YO7 1JG. The nearest railway station is Thirsk, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Oswald's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.2263°, -1.3402°.
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Heritage listing
St Oswald's Church is a Church of England parish church in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England. It is named after Oswald of Northumbria.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Oswald's Church is a community-focused church that welcomes everyone to join in worship and community activities. The church hosts regular services and offers a warm, friendly drop-in space for the local community.
From the Wikipedia article
St Oswald's Church is a Church of England parish church in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England. It is named after Oswald of Northumbria.
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Background
History
The earliest church at Sowerby of which any part remains appears to have been built about 1140. The fine south doorway was probably built in the eleventh century and most of the stone work in the south wall of the nave is of medieval date. The tower, which contains the remains of the Norman church, was built in the fifteenth century with a hagioscope through which the altar is seen. In 1842, the church was restored and enlarged in nineteenth century Norman style. In 1883, further restoration and repair included the erection of an open Lantern of woodwork surmounted by a slated spire above the chancel crossing. In 1902, the north wall was taken down and made into an arcade and a spacious…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2263, -1.3402
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Sowerby
- Postcode
- YO7 1JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Sundays 8.30 & 10.30am
- Official site
- www.stoswaldsowerby.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595019 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Oswald's Church, Sowerby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Oswald's Church, Sowerby - geograph.org.uk - 1494290.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Oswald's Church?
- St Oswald's Church is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 1JG), in the parish of Sowerby.
- What is St Oswald's Church?
- St Oswald's Church — church in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Oswald's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 1JG.
- Is St Oswald's Church a listed building?
- St Oswald's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Oswald's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Oswald's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Oswald's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 1JG.