St John the Baptist's Church, Kirby Wiske facts for kids
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St John the Baptist’s Church, Kirby Wiske
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| 54°15′27″N 1°25′27.59″W / 54.25750°N 1.4243306°W | |
| Location | Kirby Wiske |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Ainderby Steeple with Yafforth and Kirby Wiske with Maunby |
| Deanery | Wensley |
| Archdeaconry | Richmond and Craven |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
St John the Baptist's Church, Kirby Wiske is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Kirby Wiske, North Yorkshire.
History
The church dates from the twelfth century with 14th and 15th century additions.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
- St Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple
- St Andrew’s Church, Great Fencote
- St Wilfrid’s Church, Great Langton
- St Mary’s Church, Kirkby Fleetham
- St Radegund's Church, Scruton
- All Saints' Church, Yafforth
Organ
A pipe organ was built in 1883 at a cost of £400 by Isaac Abbott of Leeds. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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