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Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn

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Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn — church in Little Ouseburn, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn, historic churches in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Cattal · 5.2 km
  • Free entry

About

Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Little Ouseburn, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0443°, -1.3107°.

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Heritage listing

Holy Trinity Church stands to the northeast of the village of Little Ouseburn, North Yorkshire, England. It is an Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ripon, the archdeaconry of Richmond, and the Diocese of Leeds. Its benefice is united with those of five local churches. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Holy Trinity Church stands to the northeast of the village of Little Ouseburn, North Yorkshire, England. It is an Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ripon, the archdeaconry of Richmond, and the Diocese of Leeds. Its benefice is united with those of five local churches. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

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Background

History

The tower and chancel date from the 11th century, the south aisle, arcades and the chancel arch from the 14th century, and the battlements and pinnacles on the tower from the 15th century. Also during the 19th century the porch was added.

Architecture

The tower arch has a round head; the chancel arch is pointed. The arcades have pointed arches carried on octagonal piers. In the south wall of the chancel is a recess for an aumbry, and a damaged piscina. There is another aumbry recess in the wall of the south aisle. One of the pews in the church is carved with a poppyhead and a parrot. Other pews are carved with poppyheads, these dating probably from the 19th century.

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Coordinates
54.0443, -1.3107
Parish
Little Ouseburn
Postcode
YO26 9SH
Parliamentary constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold
Established
1050
Nearest railway station
Cattal5.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn?
Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO26 9SH), in the parish of Little Ouseburn.
When was Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn built?
Built or established in 1050. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
Is Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn a listed building?
Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn free to visit?
Yes, Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn is free to enter.
How do I get to Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn?
The nearest railway station is Cattal, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO26 9SH.