Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel
In or near Thornton-le-Beans.
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel — grade II listed church in Thornton-le-Beans, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Northallerton · 4.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thornton-le-Beans Chapel, the nearest railway station is Northallerton, located 4.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DL6 3SL, and entry to the chapel is free.
About
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Thornton-le-Beans, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.3075°, -1.3936°.
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Heritage listing
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel is in the village of Thornton-le-Beans, North Yorkshire, England. It is a redundant Anglican chapel of ease. The chapel is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. Since 2010 it has been under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel is in the village of Thornton-le-Beans, North Yorkshire, England. It is a redundant Anglican chapel of ease. The chapel is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. Since 2010 it has been under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
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Background
History
The chapel was built in 1770, The font was donated by Dr Edward Pusey. The chapel was restored in 1886. It was declared redundant on 1 June 1997, and vested in the Friends of Friendless Churches in 2010.
Architecture
Constructed in stone with ashlar dressings, the chapel has a roof of Westmorland slate. It has s simple plan, consisting of a four-bay nave with a south porch, and a chancel. At the west end is a gabled bellcote. On the south side of the church is a single-light window, the porch, a sundial, and a two-light window. In the chancel is a single-light south window, and an east window with a pointed arch. There are fragments of ancient glass in the nave windows.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3075, -1.3936
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thornton-le-Beans
- Postcode
- DL6 3SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Established
- 1770
- Nearest railway station
- Northallerton — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7796505 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thornton-le-Beans Chapel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chapel of Ease, Thorton le Beans - geograph.org.uk - 2865354.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton-le-Beans Chapel?
- Thornton-le-Beans Chapel is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL6 3SL), in the parish of Thornton-le-Beans.
- What is Thornton-le-Beans Chapel?
- Thornton-le-Beans Chapel — grade II listed church in Thornton-le-Beans, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Thornton-le-Beans Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL6 3SL.
- When was Thornton-le-Beans Chapel built?
- Built or established in 1770.
- Is Thornton-le-Beans Chapel a listed building?
- Thornton-le-Beans Chapel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thornton-le-Beans Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Thornton-le-Beans Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornton-le-Beans Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL6 3SL.