Denomination Church of England Website St Mary, Tadcaster Phone +44 1937 835098 Province Province of York | Churchmanship Broad Church Parish Tadcaster Diocese Anglican Diocese of Leeds Dedication Mary | |
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Address Kirkgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9BL, United Kingdom LS24, United Kingdom Similar St Mary's Church, St Marys R C Church, Little St Mary's Pre‑scho, St James Church, Tadcaster Methodist Church | ||
St. Mary's Church in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire is a 15th-century parish church and the largest in Tadcaster. It is owned and used by the Church of England.
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Location
The church is located off Kirkgate on the banks of the River Wharfe, owing to its location it is prone to flooding.
History
The church dates from the 15th century making it the oldest church in the town. It is of a perpendicular style with pinnacles. The church was taken down in 1875-77, re-erected and raised 4 feet (1.25 metres) to safeguard it from floods. The church was Grade II* listed on 12 July 1985.
Architectural style
The church is of a perpendicular style and built out of magnesian limestone with Welsh slate roof. The church has a three-stage west tower, a three-stage bay aisled nave, south porch and a two-bay aisled chancel.
Parish
The parish has four churches; in Tadcaster, Newton Kyme, Kirk Fenton, Kirkby Wharfe.