The Church Stairs, Historical stone stairs in Whitby, England.
The Church Stairs consists of 199 stone steps leading from the town center to St Mary's Church atop the eastern cliff of Whitby.
The steps date back to 1370 and underwent reconstruction phases during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to support local maritime transportation needs.
The stone staircase holds Grade I listed status through Historic England, marking its national importance among British architectural heritage structures.
Local visitors and church attendees frequently use these steps as the primary access route between Whitby's harbor area and St Mary's Church.
The steps earned literary recognition through Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, where the graveyard at the top features in multiple scenes.
Location: Whitby
GPS coordinates: 54.48880,-0.61125
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:49
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