Church of Saint Mary, Whitby

The stone church features a square tower, crenellated walls, three round-headed windows in the quire, and a nave with five distinct bays.

The church origins trace back to 1110, with additions of the tower and transepts constructed during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.

Mariners and sea captains, including James Cook, attended services in this church, commemorated through inscriptions and memorials within its walls.

A flight of 199 steps connects the town streets to the church entrance, while the interior maintains traditional illumination through candles.

The church interior contains an eighteenth-century three-deck pulpit and original box pews marked with inscriptions for different social groups.

Location: Whitby

Inception: 12 century

GPS coordinates: 54.48908,-0.60952

Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:12