Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Peter's Church, Rylstone
In or near Burnsall.
St Peter's Church, Rylstone — grade II listed church in Rylstone, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave · 6.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Peter's Church in Rylstone, the nearest railway station is Gargrave, located 6.6 km away. The postcode for the church is BD23 6LH, which you can use for sat-nav directions. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Peter's Church, Rylstone is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1853. Designed by Edward Graham Paley. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Rylstone, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0255°, -2.0447°.
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Heritage listing
St Peter's Church is in the village of Rylstone, North Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Skipton, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds. Its benefice is united with that of St Wilfrid, Burnsall. 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 Peter's Church in Rylstone is a local parish church that welcomes everyone to its services, including a monthly Holy Communion service. Visitors can enjoy the church's community atmosphere and participate in various events.
From the Wikipedia article
St Peter's Church is in the village of Rylstone, North Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Skipton, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds. Its benefice is united with that of St Wilfrid, Burnsall. 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 Peter's was built in 1852–53 to a design by the Lancaster architect E. G. Paley, replacing an earlier church on the site. Its total cost was £1,700 (), of which between £1,000 and £1,100 was donated by Richard Waddilove.
Architecture
Inside the church the arcades are carried on octagonal pillars. The pulpit and font date from the time of the building of the church. In the church are memorials to two local benefactors. There is a ring of three bells that were cast in 1853 by Charles and George Mears of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0255, -2.0447
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Rylstone
- Postcode
- BD23 6LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Phone
- 01756 753954
- Established
- 1853
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave — 6.6 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595281 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Peter's Church, Rylstone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter's Church, Rylstone.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Rylstone?
- St Peter's Church, Rylstone is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6LH), in the parish of Rylstone.
- What is St Peter's Church, Rylstone?
- St Peter's Church, Rylstone — grade II listed church in Rylstone, Craven, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Rylstone?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6LH.
- When was St Peter's Church, Rylstone built?
- Built or established in 1853. Designed by Edward Graham Paley.
- Is St Peter's Church, Rylstone a listed building?
- St Peter's Church, Rylstone is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Peter's Church, Rylstone free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church, Rylstone is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Rylstone?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6LH.