Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Birdsall
North Yorkshire - Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1174500, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17525559
Before visiting Church of Saint Nicholas
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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of Saint Nicholas
The Church of Saint Nicholas is a Church of England parish church in Birdsall, North Yorkshire. Dating from the medieval period, it remains an important historic place of worship and has held Grade I listed status since 1966.
Originating in the 12th century, the stone church comprises a four-bay nave, three-bay chancel, south porch and western tower. The tower followed during the 13th century, while the three-light east window dates from the 15th century. Seventeenth-century enlargement was followed by restoration under George Fowler Jones in 1886. Surviving Norman details include rounded doorways, a corbel course carved with animal heads and a drum-shaped font decorated with biblical scenes. Other features include an Anglo-Danish carved stone, a medieval coffin slab and an elaborate 1723 memorial to Thomas Langley.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of Saint Nicholas?⌄
Church of Saint Nicholas in Birdsall belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of Saint Nicholas building?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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