St Oswald's Church, Askrigg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Oswald’s Church, Askrigg |
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| 54°18′52.42″N 2°04′58.7″W / 54.3145611°N 2.082972°W | |
| OS grid reference | SD 94759 91015 |
| Location | Askrigg |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | https://upperwensleydalechurch.org/st-oswalds/ |
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| Dedication | St Oswald |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Askrigg |
| Deanery | Wensley |
| Archdeaconry | Richmond and Craven |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
St Oswald's Church is an old church located in Askrigg, North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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History of St Oswald's Church
Most of St Oswald's Church was built in the 1400s, which is the 15th century. Some parts are even older! It is made of stone and built in a style called Perpendicular. This style was popular in England for churches.
The church has a main area called the nave and a part near the altar called the chancel. It also has side sections called aisles and a porch at the south side. There is a tall tower at the west end with a clock and six bells. The top of the tower has decorative points called pinnacles.
Restoration Work in the 1800s
By the mid-1800s, parts of the church were getting old. The foundations under the main pillars of the nave were weak. So, between 1852 and 1854, the church was repaired. This work cost about £1,500, which was a lot of money back then!
During the repairs, the main part of the church and the north aisle were rebuilt. The roof of the nave, which was from the 1400s, was also fixed. An old gallery that blocked the tower was taken out. A new staircase was added to make it easier to get to the tower. The church reopened for services on October 31, 1854. A special church leader called the Bishop of Ripon, Charles Longley, led the reopening.
Church Bells
The church has six bells in its tower. In 1897, these bells were changed. Three of the original bells, which were from around 1657, were melted down and recast. Three brand new bells were also added. The heaviest bell weighs about 10 hundredweight (about 500 kg).
On November 11, 1897, the new and recast bells were officially blessed. This ceremony was led by John Pulleine, who was the Anglican Bishop of Richmond. Later, in 1992, the bells were rehung in a new frame by a company called Eayre and Smith.
The Church Organ
St Oswald's Church has a large pipe organ. This organ was built in 1869 by a company called Forster and Andrews. It is a two-manual organ, meaning it has two keyboards. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Askrigg
