Historic Churches in Yorkshire

Not sure if you prefer Norman, medieval, Georgian, or Victorian churches? Then come to Burton Fleming, where St Cuthbert's church has something from just about every architectural period imaginable, all piled on top of each other in glorious eclectic style.
Mill Road, Burton Fleming, Yorkshire, England

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Photos of Burton Fleming, St Cuthbert's Church
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A Victorian Gothic church built by the omnipresent ecclesiastical architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, in 1856. Scott's patron was Sir Joseph Copley, who wanted to create a Decorated Gothic building inspired by the Early English church at Skelton.
Cadeby, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, DN5 7SW

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This pleasant small church stands on a shady lane, beside open fields. We do not know when the first church was established at Catwick, but there was a Saxon building here before the Domesday Book
Church Lane, Catwick, Yorkshire, England, HU17 5PW

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Heritage Highlight: Saxon carving of the Archangel Michael
Photos of Catwick, St Michael's Church
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The wonderfully named village of Cherry Burton enters history through the descriptive talents of the Venerable Bede, who relates that St John of Beverley performed a miracle at a place most historians associate with this location. Around AD 686 AD a nobleman by the name of Earl Addi called on John to consecrate his new church at North Burton (though there are numerous 'Burtons' in the area, North Burton is thought by many to be the current Cherry Burton).

Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England, HU17 7RF

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Photos of Cherry Burton, St Michael's Church
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A Victorian Gothic church in French style, built in 1861 by local architect WH Crossland. Crosland had studied under Sir George Gilbert Scott, and Copley was one of his first major commissions.
Copley Lane, Copley, Yorkshire, England, HX4 8QA

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The 13th-century church at Coverham stands in a superb setting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, near the River Cover which gave its name to the village and to the valley of Coverdale. Holy Trinity stands above the site of the 12th Premonstratensian Abbey at Coverham.
Coverham, Yorkshire, England, DL8 4TQ

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Heritage Highlight: Saxon cross shaft used as door lintel
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The tiny church of Cowlam stands in a farmyard, far from what is left of its former village. The village itself was depopulated gradually over the centuries until all that is left today is a few farms and clustered houses at the nearby Cowlam Grange crossroads.

Manor Farm, Cowlam, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: Superbly carved Norman font
Photos of Cowlam, St Mary's Church
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Built sometime around 1456 for Sir Bryan Roucliffe, this Perpendicular church has remained largely unaltered since the 15th century despite a sensive Victorian restoration. The most immediately striking feature of St Michael's is the tall embattled tower, which looks more like a castle fortification than a religious symbol. The style of the tower is reminiscent of military gatehouse construction in the 15th century.
Tockwith Lane, Cowthorpe, Yorkshire, England, LS22 5EZ

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I think the word 'idyllic' was invented for Crambe. The little village is tucked away on a hidden slope above the River Derwent, not far from the historic ruins of Kirkham Priory. The parish church of St Michael's is a very simple building dating to the 11th century with a 13th-century extension and a lovely 15th century west tower.
Crambe, Yorkshire, England, YO60 7JR

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Heritage Highlight: Saxon cross shaft built into wall
Photos of Crambe, St Michael's Church
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St Agatha's Church dates to the 13th century and stands immediately beside Easby Abbey on the outskirts of Richmond. The church boasts a set of superb wall paintings made around 1250, depicting Old and New Testament scenes plus the 'Labours of the Months'. Look for a replica of the 8th-century Easby Cross.
Easby Abbey, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, DL10 7EU

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Heritage Highlight: Outstanding medieval wall paintings
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