St.Hilda's church-Danby North Yorkshire England.
N 54° 26.845 W 000° 55.659
30U E 634371 N 6035280
St.Hilda's church at Danby is situated in an isolated position 2 miles from Danby village.
Waymark Code: WM8CDG
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/11/2010
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St Hilda's church at Danby is possibly the archetypal English parish church,that has evolved over the centuries,it has elements of Saxon Norman,early medieval and Georgian features.
There has been a church on this site since 1100AD the present church being built on a previous Christian burial ground.
There have been some restorations over the centuries one of the main ones being in 1777,also additions have been made.
St.Hilda to whom the church is dedicated to is depicted in one of several fine stained glass windows to be found in this church.
The latest addition to the church is the 15th. century tower.
The church has three bells in the belfry,2 of which are dated 1689
By the church main entrance is a Norman cross of the 14th.century.
Outside the church in the church grounds are some very early headstones some of which are grade II listed (which means historically protected)
also in the churchyard are some magnificent yews which are of a great age.
Source of information from the web site linked below "St.Hilda's church Danby"
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1100
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: church of England
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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
St.Hilda's church Danby Dale.
Danby Castleton
York, Yorkshire England
YO21 2NQ
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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