This lovely church is dedicated to St John the Evangelist and, interestingly, built in the 1860s in the 14th century style. The church can be seen from a good few miles around the village - very noticeable as it's so tall among the other lower buildings in Welburn.

RichD

May 26, 2025

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Picturesque cruciform plan church built in 1859-65 by Mallinson and Healey. One of several churches in the area that all bear the St. John name.

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1. Church of St John and Four Faces Folly loop from Castle Howard

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2. Castle Howard Obelisk – The Pyramid at Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

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3. The Pyramid at Castle Howard – Welburn Village Shop & Café loop from Bulmer

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Location: Welburn, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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St John the Evangelist Church, Welburn

1. Church of St John and Four Faces Folly loop from Castle Howard

2. Castle Howard Obelisk – The Pyramid at Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

3. The Pyramid at Castle Howard – Welburn Village Shop & Café loop from Bulmer

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