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- Whenby, North Yorkshire (St Martin's Church)
St Martin is set in a beautiful rural location with Castle Howard and the Howardian Hills close by.
Drifts of snowdrops and daffodils clothe the churchyard in Spring and sheep graze between the gravestones in summer.
The church is equally attractive. It was built around 1400 – although some parts may be 200 years older.
Inside, the church is simple and airy, with pale stone offset against limewashed walls.
Among the most interesting features are 14 massive Medieval oak benches and a Jacobean screen, with original door latch and hinges.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
15 miles north of York, off B1363 and 10 miles west of Malton; travelling from York, turn right off B1363 at Brandsby directly to Whenby
Nearest railway station: Malton (10 miles).
SE 631 699
01/05/12
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St Lawrence's Tower, York, North Yorkshire
The only surviving remnant of a Medieval church
Nunnington Hall
National Trust property
Castle Howard
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, 4.8mb)
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, York, North Yorkshire
A glimpse of the Medieval world behind a busy street. A church from our finest shortlist.
70 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LF
See church page
St Lawrence's Tower, York, North Yorkshire
The only surviving remnant of a Medieval church
Hull Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3BN
See church page
St Mary's Church, Birdforth, North Yorkshire
An easy-to-miss unspoilt surprise
Birdforth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO61 4NW
See church page
Kirkham Priory Beautifully placed between the city of York and the town of Malton, the riverside ruins of Kirkham Priory are set in the beautiful Derwent valley near the Yorkshire Wolds. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/kirkham-priory
Clifford's Tower, York It's the stunning view you get of the historic city of York that makes Clifford's Tower one of the most popular attractions in Yorkshire. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/cliffords-tower-york
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 a high stile from the main road to the churchyard entrance.
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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