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The impressive remains of an abbey founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings.

Visitors have described the church in the visitors book as 'impressive' and 'lovely'; they admire the particular peaceful quality of the building.

A Grade I Listed medieval building and unique for the Yorkshire High Wolds, it has an imposing spire which can be seen for miles around.

St Mary's has been an important religious site since the 8th century.

Open daily, this Anglo Saxon church is set in a wonderfully peaceful location and full of history with some rare features, a real gem!

Built by John Oates opened in 1821 and funded by the Victorian industrialists for the increasing workforce in their factories.