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St Mary's Church, Birdforth, North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

Overview

Address

St Mary's Church, Birdforth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO61 4NW
Where to find this church

Opening times

Open daily from 10am - 4pm. For further information please contact Mark Sproat via phone or email. 

Phone number

07392087023

Email address

msproat@thecct.org.uk

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About this church

An easy-to-miss unspoilt surprise

It is rare for this charming little church, or its hamlet, to be noticed by drivers on the busy trunk road between York and Teesside, but it is simple and unspoilt, and well worth a visit. It has rubble walls and pantiled roofs, and consists only of a nave, chancel and bell cote.

Originally Norman or pre-Conquest, the building seems to have been slightly altered in Tudor times.

There is a stone Coat of Arms dated 1585.

Your support and generosity is what helps us keep the doors to these special places open. We could not do it without you.

If you would like to donate to the upkeep and maintenance of St Mary’s please text BIR to 70970 to donate £5 or to 70191 to give £10, every donation really does make a difference to these beautiful churches. Thank You.

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Access information

There is a step down into the church and a step into the chancel.

Facilities & hire

Due to the historic nature of our buildings only a small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. 

  • Church available for hire

Directions

5 miles south east of Thirsk on A19; church can be seen from the A19.

Transport

Nearest railway station: Thirsk (5.8 miles).

History & further information

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church 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 2012

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in North, South and West Yorkshire. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.

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