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- Wensley, North Yorkshire (Holy Trinity Church)
Built on 8th-century Saxon foundations, this 13th-century church sits on the bank of the river Ure at the eastern end of picturesque Wensleydale.
Inside, its rich history is all around, with good examples of Medieval wallpaintings, fine Flemish brasses and a 15th-century reliquary, which is claimed to have once held the relics of St Agatha.
Sit and marvel at the sumptuous richness of the Scrope family pew (who were local landowners) and imagine life as the Lord or Lady of nearby Bolton Castle.
Discover more about the wallpaintings in this church
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2 miles south of Leyburn, on A684
Nearest railway station: Northallerton (17 miles). Bus route numbers 59/156/157/856.
SE 092 895
15/03/13
Isaac Abbot Organ at Wensley Recognised as Outstanding by The British Institute of Organ Studies
Holy Trinity Church, Coverham, North Yorkshire
A haven for walkers in the beautiful Cover valley
Church of St John the Baptist, Stanwick, North Yorkshire
A church built on ancient foundations
Forbidden Corner
Heritage site
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Yorkshire County Guide (PDF, 5.2mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in North, South & West Yorkshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Holy Trinity Church, Coverham, North Yorkshire
A haven for walkers in the beautiful Cover valley
Coverham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4RN
See church page
Church of St John the Baptist, Stanwick, North Yorkshire
A church built on ancient foundations
Stanwick, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7RT
See church page
St Mary's Church, South Cowton, North Yorkshire
A finely-crafted church built in warring times
South Cowton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 0JB
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our North Yorkshire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Discover North Yorkshire tourism website
Days out with the kids in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway
A history of North Yorkshire in 10 objects
The City of York and District Family History Society
Family History Section of Yorkshire Archaeological Society
Yorkshire Archaeological Society
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There is an uneven flagged parthway to the church and a wheelchair ramp into the church. Level floor in main part of the church. Limited access to underground vault. Good natural light.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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A stunner of a church. Interesting, graceful interior and fabulous setting
A lovely church. Can you help me find my Great grandfathers grave. James Joseph AVES Died aged 89 at Ellingstring. I have a certificate but no buriel site given. Please help D. Walkley . Australia.