Church Of St. Stephen - Acomb, UK - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

"A church has lain on the site since the Saxon period, and some remains of the Saxon church were uncovered in 1830. By the time of the Norman Conquest, it was a possession of York Minster. In 1228, it was transferred to the Treasurer of the Minster, and a vicarage was built in 1313. It was transferred to the Crown in 1547.

By 1830, the church was ruinous, so from 1831 to 1832 it was rebuilt, to a design by G. T. Andrews. It seated 338 worshippers, partly in two galleries. Cruciform in plan, it was constructed in Tadcaster limestone with a slate roof. The original chancel was retained, but it was rebuilt in 1851. A vestry was added in 1889, and the following year, an east window was added. In the 20th-century, a porch was added, as was a lean-to on the north wall.

In 1848, it was described as "an elegant structure with a graceful spire, and, standing on the highest ground in the vicinity of York, it has a very picturesque appearance". The Royal Commission on Historic Monuments was more critical, describing it as "ostensibly in the Early English style, but it shows no real appreciation of mediaeval architecture".

The roof was rebuilt in 1952, and in 1954, a peal of bells was installed, cast in 1770 for St Mary Bishophill Senior. In 1983, the building was Grade II listed. The church suffered a fire in 1992, but was restored soon afterwards, and many of its fixtures and fittings survived. These include stained glass, the oldest of which was made by Edmund Gyles in 1662, depicted the arms of Charles II of England. The arms of William IV are displayed on a panel in the porch." link

As time has gone on Acomb has grown in size and the church is now surrounded by buildings. The entrance to the church is via a lychgate on York with a path behind it leading to the church yard.

The lychgate was erected in 1882 and dedicated to Henry Hale who helped to raise funds for the restoration of the church.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1832 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:15 AM Street address of Church: St Stephen's Church York Road Acomb, West Yorkshire United Kingdom Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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