Church of St Oswald, Medieval parish church in Filey, England
The Church of St Oswald features a Norman tower standing at the northern edge of a ravine that divides Filey into two historical regions.
The church construction started in 1180 under the patronage of Walter de Gant, with monks from Bridlington Priory completing the main structure by 1230.
The weather vane on top of the tower displays a fish shape, representing both Christian symbolism and the maritime heritage of Filey.
The church maintains regular opening hours two days per week and Saturdays, allowing visitors to explore its architectural features and historical artifacts.
The churchyard contains a sundial with Greek text 'Nyx Epetai', making it an unusual example of ancient Greek inscriptions in English church grounds.
Location: Filey
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 54.21310,-0.28746
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:00
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