Parish Church of All Saints, Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire

Details

Accessibility

The church is elevated above road level. It is accessed in two ways: one through the small group of houses on the first turnoff the B1222, or round the corner and through gates leading across the graveyard up a long, steep flagstone path to the church. This may not be easy access for a disability scooter as one is seen parked on the roadside in google earth. The main entrance has vehicle access and parking is possible outside the church hall/community centre next to the main ie the first entrance. There is a step up from the main aisle to the pews. The church is reasonably well lit with a very high ceiling and sturdy pillars among the pews.

Brief description

Sherburn in Elmet has historical associations dating back to possibly Roman times and the field adjoining the church once housed the palace of the Kings of Elmet and was given to the Archbishops of York on Athelstan's conversion to Christianity. The church itself is Norman and dates back to 1120 AD but buildings on the site date back to Anglo-Saxon times. It is a large village church with a ring of 8 bells. 

Address

Church Hill, Sherburn in Elmet

LS25 6AX

Email

Wardens in 2021: sharpjonathan@sky.com; wrallen@hotmail.co.uk

Phone

01977 689650

Website

www.sherburninelmetgroup.org.uk

Directions

The B122 road from the Great North Road passes over the A1M motorway and leads to the west of the village. South of the village is the A63 road which skirts round Selby. The church is located on the far west of the village and is the first left turnoff in the village off the B122 coming from the west.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Trains operate from York, Hull and Sheffield to Sherburn in Elmet station. Arriva buses go to Tadcaster, Selby and Leeds.

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