All Saints' Church, Spofforth, North Yorkshire
All Saints Church is an Anglican church in the parish of Spofforth and Kirk Deighton in North Yorkshire, England.
| All Saints' Parish Church | |
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 All Saints' Church | |
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| 53°57′16.2″N 1°26′45″W / 53.954500°N 1.44583°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 36464 51079 |
| Location | Spofforth, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central |
| Administration | |
| Province | York |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Parish | Spofforth and Kirk Deighton |
History
editThe earliest parts of the church are of Norman origin, however the church was remodelled somewhat in the 15th century. The 15th-century enlargements were thought to be unnecessary after the building of a church in Wetherby and the church was again remodelled in 1854–55 by JW Hugall, with the nave and chancel being returned to Norman style.[1][2]
In 1971 the ecclesiastical parishes of Spofforth, Kirk Deighton, Follifoot and Little Ribston were merged to form the Parish of Spofforth and Kirk Deighton in the Diocese of Ripon.[3] The parish transferred to the Diocese of Leeds in 2014.
The blind road-builder John Metcalf (1717-1810) is buried in the churchyard.[4]
Buildings
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The buildings are Grade II* listed.[2] Most of the current church dates back from the 1854–55 remodelling under the Reverend James Tripp, however the tower is 15th century and contains four bells; three of which date from the late 16th or early 17th century.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "All Saints' Church, Spofforth". Parish of Spofforth and Kirk Deighton. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Church of All Saints, Harrogate Road (1149981)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "Kirk Deighton". spofforthandkirkdeightonparish.co.uk. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ Historic England. "John Metcalf Memorial approximately 15 metres from east end of north aisle of Church of All Saints (1149982)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
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