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St Mary's is a Grade I listed church and one of the finest examples of a medieval marshland church.

There is no record of first consecration but there is documentary evidence that in 1170 Thomas Beckett confirmed income to the Priory of Tywardreath.

St Mary’s has in itself a short history, compared with other churches in the area.

The village comprises of little more than a row of houses and several farms, the church is on the north side of the road on an easterly slope running down to a small stream at the bottom of the hill, there are numerous footpaths in the area giving access to some good views of the Wolds.

The church dates from the 13th century but little is known about its early history, it underwent a massive restoration 1784 after its original spire fell down.

An award winning Grade I church in the heart of the Thornhill Conservation Area which is said to have the best stained glass in Yorkshire outside of York Minster.

Contains 21 carved heads, depicting subjects including the green man, crowned heads and strange animals.

A beautiful, white bareness!

Set in a picturesque location on the edge of the hillside overlooking the Wolds, St Faith’s contains much evidence of being a much loved church in times past.

Following severe floods in 1572, St Leonard's had to be rebuilt, becoming the church that stands today.

A Victorian Decorated Gothic revival by Stephen Lewin in 1850 which looks like stone from a distance but is actually built of brick.