Parish Church of St Mary

The Parish Church of St Mary stands prominently on a hill overlooking the River Swale, featuring traditional English ecclesiastical architecture with medieval origins and Gothic Revival elements from nineteenth-century renovations.

Originally constructed in the medieval period with patronage held by St Mary's Abbey in York, the church transferred to Crown ownership after the Dissolution of Monasteries and later became part of the Diocese of Leeds.

The church houses the Green Howards Regimental Chapel with military memorials and hosts annual services honoring regiment members, while maintaining its role as an active Anglican place of worship serving the local community.

Regular Sunday services are held at specified times throughout the week, with the church welcoming both parishioners and visitors interested in exploring its architectural features and historical significance during designated hours.

The churchyard contains a Plague Stone marking the burial site of over one thousand Black Death victims from 1597-1599, making it one of only two known plague stones in Richmond.

Location: Richmond

Website: https://richmondhudswellparish.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 54.40480,-1.73297

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:30