Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- York
North Yorkshire - Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1316041, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q35242837
Before visiting St Mary's Church
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 St Mary's Church
St Mary’s Church is an Anglican parish church in North Yorkshire, north-east of York. It continues to serve the local parish and is protected as a Grade I listed building. Its long Christian history and unusual medieval crypt have also made it a place of pilgrimage.
A wooden monastery was founded on the site in 654, with Cedd as its first abbot. After the earlier community was destroyed, Benedictine monks established a new church in 1078. Much of the surviving nave, foundations and crypt is Norman in character. Aisles and arcades were added during the 13th century, followed by the tower in the 14th. John Loughborough Pearson restored the building in 1879, rebuilding the porch and replacing the roof. Extending beneath the entire church, the thick-walled crypt has a nave, side aisles and an apsidal chancel, supported by four pillars thought to pre-date the Norman Conquest.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Mary's Church?⌄
St Mary's Church in York belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary's Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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