Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Helmsley
North Yorkshire - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1149272, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17539398
Before visiting Church of St Mary Magdelene
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.
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About Church of St Mary Magdelene
The Church of St Mary Magdelene is an Anglican place of worship in East Moors, beyond Helmsley in North Yorkshire. This isolated district originally belonged to the parish centred on All Saints in Helmsley, but its distance made attendance difficult for local residents. The church holds Grade II* listed status.
Finished in 1882, the building was planned by George Gilbert Scott Jr, assisted by Temple Moore. It is constructed from sandstone, with Westmorland slate covering the nave and lead above the adjoining southern aisle. The layout includes the main worship space, a chancel and a single sloping-roofed aisle. At the western end, a bell turret contains a pair of Tudor-arched openings and rises to a decorated pinnacle. Moore also created the understated font, reading stand and benches. Other interior details include an arched timber ceiling, an ornamental painted screen behind the altar and metal lighting. Early clergy sometimes arrived on horseback and spent the night inside before morning services.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Mary Magdelene?⌄
Church of St Mary Magdelene in Helmsley belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Mary Magdelene building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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