English Heritage sites near Skipwith Parish
CLIFFORD'S TOWER, YORK
8 miles from Skipwith Parish
Experience stunning views over the ancient city of York and immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York’s most iconic sites.
YORK COLD WAR BUNKER
9 miles from Skipwith Parish
The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritage’s properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War.
HOWDEN MINSTER
9 miles from Skipwith Parish
The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th-century chancel and chapter house (viewable only from the outside), attached to the still operational cathedral-like minster church.
STEETON HALL GATEWAY
12 miles from Skipwith Parish
A fine example of a small, well preserved manorial gatehouse dating from the 14th century.
KIRKHAM PRIORY
17 miles from Skipwith Parish
Beautifully placed between the city of York and the town of Malton, the riverside ruins of Kirkham Priory are set in the beautiful Derwent valley near the Yorkshire Wolds.
SPOFFORTH CASTLE
20 miles from Skipwith Parish
The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.
Churches in Skipwith Parish
St Helen
Main Street
Skipwith
York
(01757) 288761
Brief Description of St Helen's Skipwith
Also see church website for more detailed information: http://ruralsouthyorkchurches.org/st-helens-skipwith/
The tower of the church was constructed in three distinct stages which can be identified by the type of sandstone used. The lower part of the tower is constructed of roughly dressed blocks which is topped by smaller rubble stones, both sections were assembled during the Anglo-Saxon (c 870-1066) period. During the 15th century the tower was topped with the present belfry.
The entrance to the church is through a porch which was constructed during 1877, the church door was restored during the same year, its ironwork reflects 13th century design. The door is framed by an archway which was assembled during the period 1220-40 and incorporates a Norman zig-zag moulding.
The vestry contains a block upon which a scratched drawing of a hunting scene can be observed, its origin is unknown however one figure is portrayed wearing Scandinavian headgear.
The first extension to the Saxon church is thought to have taken place during the late 12th Century, followed by many further modifications over time. The church contains numerous items of architectural interest such as arches and piers that reflected the growth and importance of the church through time. Memorials both inside and outside the church illustrate the church has been a place of worship for the community for over 1000 years. The Eastern Church wall is topped by medieval grave-slabs; one is marked with a sword and shield, and a Celtic type of cross.
(Extracts from "A Guide to St. Helen's Church, St Helen's Parochial Church Council" obtainable in the church)
You will find the church at the far end of Main Street and cars may be parked outside in the road outside.
Pubs in Skipwith Parish
Drovers Arms
Skipwith, YO8 5SF
(01757) 288088
thedroversarmsskipwith.com/