Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Selby Road
Leeds, LS15 0AA
West Yorkshire - Built
- 1450
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1375130, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17530558, OpenStreetMap, whitkirkchurch.org.uk
Before visiting St Mary's Church, Whitkirk
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 Mary's Church, Whitkirk
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk, is situated on Selby Road in Leeds, West Yorkshire. It remains in use as a Church of England parish church, serving within the Leeds archdeaconry and diocese. Recognised as a Grade I listed building in 1963, it has a prominent place among the city’s historic churches.
Worship has taken place at this location since at least 1185, although the surviving structure is mainly fifteenth-century and dates from about 1450. Major repairs and alterations were carried out in 1855 and 1856, while G. F. Bodley replaced the chancel in 1901. The interior was reorganised in 1990. Outside, the western tower is strengthened by angled buttresses and topped with carved, obelisk-like pinnacles, alongside a lead-covered spire. Within the church are eight-sided nave columns, an alabaster monument depicting Sir Robert Scargill and his wife, and the burial memorial of engineer John Smeaton.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Mary's Church, Whitkirk?⌄
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk is at Selby Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0AA.
What denomination is St Mary's Church, Whitkirk?⌄
St Mary's Church, Whitkirk in Leeds belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary's Church, Whitkirk building?⌄
The building dates from 1450. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St Mary's Church, Whitkirk?⌄
You can reach St Mary's Church, Whitkirk through its website at whitkirkchurch.org.uk.
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