Historic Churches in Yorkshire

Whorlton Old Church was begun in the late 11th century. Only the chancel and tower survive intact but the nave and aisle are in ruins. Within the chancel is a wooden effigy of a knight dating to 1322. The church stands within sight of Whorlton Castle down a quiet lane on the edge of the North York Moors.
Whorlton Lane, Swainby, Yorkshire, England, DL6 3HT

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Heritage Highlight: 14th-century wooden effigy in the chancel

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A large Norman church in a peaceful setting, St Peter's retains its Norman chancel, but the nave and west tower are 14th century. The church is composed of a nave, chancel, aisles, south porch, and west tower with a striking spire. The entirety is built of local sandstone, and there are numerous carvings decorating the tower and aisle parapets.
Church Lane, Wintringham, Yorkshire, England, YO17 8HU

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All Saints Church in Wold Newton is a pretty Norman church with an attractive wooden bell turret, an unusual feature in this area. The core of the church is Norman, with the addition of a Victorian north aisle. Norman features include the south doorway, font, and chancel arch.
High Street, Wold Newton, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: Norman doorway, font, and chancel arch

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York Minster is one of the great historic churches of Europe. In 627 King Edwin of Northumbria was converted to Christianity and built a wooden oratory here. That church was later rebuilt in stone, but the present Minster is almost entirely a Gothic structure. The transepts date to the early 13th century, and are vaulted in wood, not stone. The polygonal chapter house, built without a central pier, is also vaulted in wood. At the crossing there is a series of 15th century sculptures of all the English kings from William the Conqueror to Henry VI. The true glory of York, though, lies in its stained glass. This was a visionary cathedral, in the sense that the architects tried to apply the Gothic principle of the window being more important than the wall. The north transept and the great east window, which relates the history of the world, are marvels, and much of the glass is original.
Church House, Ogleforth, York, Yorkshire, England, Y01 7JN

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Heritage Highlight: The great east window is a medieval marvel

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St Mary's is a 13th-century church, now redundant and used as a venue for modern art installations - free entry. Located very close to Jorvik, and close to Fairfax House.
Castlegate, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 9RN

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All Saints possesses a fine collection of original 14th-century stained glass. Two windows of note depict the "Corporal Acts of Mercy", and the "Pricke of Conscience". Look for the stained glass figure depicted wearing eyeglasses, the earliest depiction of spectacles in Britain!
North Street, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 6JD

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Heritage Highlight: Superb 14th century stained glass

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All Saints Pavement is a local landmark due to its striking octagonal 15th-century lantern tower. In the medieval period, a lantern was hung from the tower to act as a beacon for travellers in the Forest of Galtres to the north. The church, first mentioned in the Domesday Book, is the burial place of 34 Lord Mayors. Look for the 12th-century door knocker depicting the Mouth of Hell.
High Ousegate, York, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: 12th century door knocker

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Tucked behind a row of houses said to be among the oldest in England is the 15th-century church of Holy Trinity. There was a church on this site at the time of the Domesday Book, but most of the present church exterior dates from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Off Goodramgate, York, Yorkshire, England

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Holy Trinity Micklegate dates to at least the Anglo-Saxon period and possibly as early as the 7th century. The church we see today dates to the 12th century and served a Benedictine priory of monks until the Dissolution of the Monasteries when it became a parish church. A set of 18th-century stocks stand in the churchyard.
Micklegate, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 6LE

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Heritage Highlight: Probably the second-oldest church in York

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St Denys, Walmgate is one of the oldest churches in central York. It boasts a wonderful collection of medieval glass, from the 12th-15th centuries.
St Denys Road, Walmgate, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 9QD

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Heritage Highlight: 12th century stained glass

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