St Oswald's Church, Ravenstonedale, Grade I listed Anglican church in Ravenstonedale, England.
Description
St Oswald's Church is a neoclassical church building constructed from rubble stone with slate roofing and an eight-bay nave. It features a three-stage west tower with a doorway as its main entrance.
History
The church was built in 1738, replacing an earlier Norman structure and reusing materials from the previous building. The site has a longer religious history extending back to the medieval period.
Culture
The interior with its pews facing the center of the nave follows a college chapel arrangement, creating an unusual layout for a parish church. The three-decker pulpit on the north side emphasizes this distinctive design.
Practical
The building is well-maintained from outside and holds Grade I listed status, with the churchyard accessible to visitors. Be aware that the three historic bells in the tower are not currently functional for ringing.
Did you know?
The churchyard holds ruins of a 13th-century Gilbertine Priory, showing the area's medieval monastic past. A pre-Norman cross-shaft stands nearby alongside a brass sundial plate dated 1700.
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