Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Askrigg
North Yorkshire - Built
- 1401
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1301613, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17538281, OpenStreetMap, www.achurchnearyou.com/church/3167
Before visiting St Oswald's
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About St Oswald's
St Oswald’s is an active Church of England parish church in Askrigg, North Yorkshire. It shares a parish with churches in Hawes, Hardraw and Stalling Busk. Recognised for its exceptional historic importance, it is protected as a Grade I listed building.
Dating principally from the fifteenth century, with earlier surviving fabric and a recorded construction date of 1401, the stone church is Perpendicular in style. Its plan includes a nave and chancel of five bays, aisles, a southern porch and a battlemented west tower crowned by pinnacles. After the nave pier foundations failed, substantial work took place from 1852 to 1854, including reconstruction of the main body and northern aisle. The medieval nave roof was repaired and a gallery removed. The tower holds a clock and six bells, while the church also contains a two-manual pipe organ made by Forster and Andrews in 1869. In 2025, conservation work protected the tower with traditionally made lime render, reflecting evidence of its earlier appearance.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Oswald's?⌄
St Oswald's in Askrigg belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Oswald's building?⌄
The building dates from 1401. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St Oswald's?⌄
You can reach St Oswald's through its website at www.achurchnearyou.com/church/3167.
Other Church of England churches in Askrigg
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