Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Skipton
North Yorkshire - Built
- 1836
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1316948, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15979510
Before visiting St Stephen's Church, Skipton
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 St Stephen's Church, Skipton
St Stephen’s Church, Skipton is an active Roman Catholic parish church near the centre of Skipton, North Yorkshire, beside Ermysted’s Grammar School. Dating from 1836, it is protected as a Grade II listed building. The parish is served by the Diocese of Leeds and maintains regular Sunday worship at the church.
The Tempest family founded the church, continuing a local Catholic tradition associated with their home at Broughton Hall since the seventeenth century. Charles Tempest placed the foundation stone in 1836, although disagreement over whether the building should be a parish church or a family chapel delayed its opening until 15 September 1842. Growth in the Catholic community led to enlargement during the early 1850s. Completed in 1853, the work added transepts, a side chapel and a reredos designed by Augustus Pugin. A presbytery was also provided for a resident priest. Jesuits cared for the parish until 1914, when responsibility passed to the Diocese of Leeds.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Stephen's Church, Skipton?⌄
St Stephen's Church, Skipton in Skipton belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the St Stephen's Church, Skipton building?⌄
The building dates from 1836. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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