St Oswald's Church, Castle Bolton facts for kids
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St Oswald’s Church, Castle Bolton
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| 54°19′18.38″N 1°57′2.77″W / 54.3217722°N 1.9507694°W | |
| Location | Castle Bolton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Oswald |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Castle Bolton |
| Deanery | Wensley |
| Archdeaconry | Richmond and Craven |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
St Oswald's Church is an old church in Castle Bolton, North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This special building is listed as a Grade II* listed building, which means it is very important and protected.
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What Is the History of St Oswald's Church?
This church is very old! It was first built way back in the 1300s. Imagine all the history it has seen!
Changes Over the Years
Over time, parts of the church were updated. The south aisle, which is a side part of the church, was rebuilt around the year 1770. Later, in 1853, the whole church was carefully fixed up and made new again.
Who Was Buried Here?
St Oswald's Church is also known as the burial place for the Metcalfe family. Many members of this family were laid to rest here long ago.
What Is a Joint Parish?
St Oswald's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a "joint parish." It means they share resources and support each other.
Other Churches in the Parish
The churches that are part of this joint parish with St Oswald's Church are:
- Thornton Rust Mission Room
- St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth
- St Mary's Church, Redmire
- Holy Trinity Church, Wensley
- St Margaret's Church, Preston-under-Scar
- St Bartholomew's Church, West Witton
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St Oswald’s Church, Castle Bolton
