Historic Churches in Yorkshire

Founded in the 8th century and named for St Helen, mother of Constantine, who was proclaimed Emperor here in York. Look for the 14th-century stained glass in the west window and the beautifully carved 12th-century font.
St Helen's Square, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 8QN

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Heritage Highlight: 14th-century stained glass

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An 11th-century church, rebuilt in the late 15th century. Look for the 15th-century St Martin's Window, with its superb collection of medieval stained glass, and the font where St Margaret Clitherow was baptised.
Coney Street, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 9QL

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Heritage Highlight: Superb 15th-century stained glass window

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Just to the south of the Minster is the low, squat shape of St. Michael-le-Belfry. Just inside the entrance is an enlarged copy of the church registry dated April 16, 1570, recording the baptism of Guy Fawkes.
High Petergate, York, Yorkshire, England, YO1 7HH

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Founded in the late Saxon period by Siward, Earl of Northumberland, and later the first home of St Mary's Abbey. St Olave's was the first church in the world dedicated to the saint, and once formed part of the abbey entrance gates. Tradition says the tower was used as a gun platform in the Civil War.
Marygate, York, Yorkshire, England, YO30 7BZ

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Heritage Highlight: 15th-century stained glass

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