St Mary's Church, Tickhill

St Mary's Church is a Gothic parish church in Tickhill featuring a 128-foot (39-meter) west tower constructed from honey-colored limestone, blending Norman and Perpendicular styles. The building comprises multiple aisles and includes a large chancel window plus sixteen upper-level windows.

The building originated in the mid-13th century as a Gothic development in village life. During the 14th and 15th centuries, it expanded to accommodate a growing community.

The church remains central to the village community, hosting celebrations and life events that connect generations of local families. Visitors can sense how this building has anchored village life across centuries.

The building is open to visitors during regular hours, and climbing the tower rewards you with views across the village and surrounding fields. Wear comfortable shoes, as interior floors are uneven and the tower contains narrow stairs.

Seven bells cast by different bell-makers hang in the tower, each bearing inscriptions that honor earlier generations of parishioners. The light from the large chancel window and upper windows creates shifting patterns across interior walls as the day progresses.

Location: Tickhill

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 53.43130,-1.11084

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22