☰
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
Thornton-in-Craven
North Yorkshire
BD23 3TS
- Church of England churches in Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire
- Church of England churches in North Yorkshire
- Church of England churches in United Kingdom
- Church of England churches near me
- All churches in Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire
Who we are
St Mary the Virgin, Thornton-in-Craven, may (according to older church records) have been once dedicated to St Oswald, martyr and first Christian king of the English; this parish once included Earby and Kelbrook.
It is likely, in view of the age of the village, that there was a Saxon church here, well before the Norman invasion, but no physical evidence remains. The first recorded resident priest was William de Byrley in 1280; the building, therefore, dates back at least to the reign of Henry III, but most probably a good deal further.
It was rebuilt some 200 years later during the reign of Henry VI; this is confirmed by a much eroded inscription over the east window, ‘When this church and the quire were builded Thomas Lord Ros was patron. Upon his soul God have mercy and benignity. Amen.’
As the inscription on its south face indicates, the well-proportioned tower was built in 1510 by a James Carr, with parishioners contributing their labour. It still holds two of the original bells, one inscribed in Latin ‘Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee’, the other ‘St Anthony’s bell’. Further work was carried out on the bells in 1617 and again in 1743 during Mr Richardson’s time, and finally two more bells were added to the existing four in 1998.
It is likely, in view of the age of the village, that there was a Saxon church here, well before the Norman invasion, but no physical evidence remains. The first recorded resident priest was William de Byrley in 1280; the building, therefore, dates back at least to the reign of Henry III, but most probably a good deal further.
It was rebuilt some 200 years later during the reign of Henry VI; this is confirmed by a much eroded inscription over the east window, ‘When this church and the quire were builded Thomas Lord Ros was patron. Upon his soul God have mercy and benignity. Amen.’
As the inscription on its south face indicates, the well-proportioned tower was built in 1510 by a James Carr, with parishioners contributing their labour. It still holds two of the original bells, one inscribed in Latin ‘Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee’, the other ‘St Anthony’s bell’. Further work was carried out on the bells in 1617 and again in 1743 during Mr Richardson’s time, and finally two more bells were added to the existing four in 1998.
Church Address
Church Road
Thornton-in-Craven,
North Yorkshire
BD23 3TS
United Kingdom
Phone: 01282 842332
Download Church of Saint Mary the Virgin vCard with Service Times
Church Pastor
Canon Nicholas Turner ssc
Rector
7 Roundell Drive
West Marton
Skipton,
North Yorkshire
BD23 3UL
West Marton
United Kingdom
Phone: 01282 842332
Download Rector Canon Nicholas Turner ssc vCard
Quote of the Day
Psalms 118:1
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Denomination
Church of England
Church of England churches in Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Church of England churches in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Church of England churches in United Kingdom
All churches in Thornton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire
Affiliations:
Website:
Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Canon Nicholas Turner ssc
Leader Position:
Rector
Formal Title:
Leader Address:
7 Roundell Drive
West Marton
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 3UL
West Marton
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 3UL
Tel:
Fax:
Leader Email:
Leader Bio:
Other Church Leaders:
Canon Nicholas Turner ssc on Social Media:
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin Leadership Photos
Administration
Admin Name:
Admin Position:
Admin Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Admin Email:
Mailing Address
Driving Directions to Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
Travel/Directions Tips
Parking
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin Thornton-in-Craven Service Times
09.15 Every Sunday
10.00 Every Tuesday
The Sunday service is a modern Sung Mass, with a certain Anglo-Catholic solemnity softened by country ways.
There is a regular said Mass on Tuesday mornings at 10.00, and during the summer a Mass and the Service of Sprinkling on many Saturdays.
Service Times last updated on the 17th of September, 2016
10.00 Every Tuesday
The Sunday service is a modern Sung Mass, with a certain Anglo-Catholic solemnity softened by country ways.
There is a regular said Mass on Tuesday mornings at 10.00, and during the summer a Mass and the Service of Sprinkling on many Saturdays.
Service Times last updated on the 17th of September, 2016
Worship Languages
Dress code:
Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Under 18s:
Local outreach & community activities:
Other activities & ministries
Special Needs/Accessibility:
Prayers and hymns:
Main Bible:
Hymns and Songs:
Other information:
Average Adult Congregation:
Average Youth Congregation:
Additional Info:
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin Photo Gallery
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin History
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin Historical Photos
Page administrator:
Contact Email: