This church, in a lovely setting, is real old. It dates back to 1050, and some parts of it are as old as 850. It is a Grade 2 listed building, and very popular with visitors throughout the year. If you like small and historic churches, then this one should definitely not be missed.

RichD

7 days ago

One of the oldest continuously used Christian sites in North Yorkshire, with carved stone fragments dating back to the 8th century—possibly even earlier than the church itself. The church likely stands on a site of Christian worship dating back to the 7th or 8th century, with Saxon carved stones built into its walls. The current structure dates to around 1050, making it pre-Conquest, though it was later modified in the 13th and 15th centuries. Embedded in the church walls are Scandinavian hogback grave covers and cross fragments, including one with a dragon whose eyes look backward.

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Location: Thornton-Le-Dale, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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