St Peter's Church, Rylstone facts for kids
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St Peter's Church, Rylstone, from the south
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| OS grid reference | SD 972,588 |
| Location | Rylstone, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Peter, Rylstone |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Peter |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 10 September 1954 |
| Architect(s) | E. G. Paley |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1853 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Gritstone, stone slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Rylstone |
| Deanery | Skipton |
| Archdeaconry | Craven |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
St Peter's Church is located in the small village of Rylstone, which is in North Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican church, meaning it belongs to the Church of England. This church is part of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds. It also works closely with St Wilfrid's Church in Burnsall. St Peter's Church is a very special building. It is protected as a Grade II listed building. This means it is important for its history and architecture.
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History of St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church was built a long time ago, between 1852 and 1853. It was designed by an architect named Edward Graham Paley. This new church replaced an older one that stood in the same spot. Building the church cost about £1,700 back then. A kind person named Richard Waddilove gave most of the money for it. He donated between £1,000 and £1,100.
Church Design and Features
Outside the Church
The church is built from a type of stone called gritstone. Its roof is made of stone slates. The church has a main area called the nave and a chancel. It also has side sections called aisles on the north and south. There is a porch on the south side. A tall tower stands at the west end of the church.
The tower has three levels. It has strong supports called buttresses and a small stair turret. The top of the tower has a decorative, tooth-like edge called a battlement. The windows on the tower are in a style called Perpendicular. They let light into the bell area. Other windows around the church are in a Decorated style. The porch has benches inside.
Inside the Church
Inside, the main hall has rows of arches called arcades. These arches are held up by eight-sided pillars. The pulpit, where sermons are given, and the font, used for baptisms, are original from when the church was built.
You can find special plaques inside the church. These remember two people who gave a lot to the local community. The church also has an organ with two keyboards. It was built in 1932. There are three bells in the tower. They were made in 1853 by Charles and George Mears at the famous Whitechapel Bell Foundry.
Churchyard and War Graves
The area around the church is called the churchyard. It is a peaceful place. In the churchyard, there are four special graves. These are for soldiers and airmen who died in the World Wars. Two were from the First World War: an officer from the Yorkshire Regiment and a sailor from the Royal Navy. The other two were from the Second World War: a soldier from the Royal Artillery and an airman. These graves are cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
See also
- List of works by Sharpe and Paley
