St Mary The Virgins Church |
| Hob Uid: 58038 | |
Location :
North Yorkshire
Selby
Hemingbrough
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| Grid Ref : SE6734930620 |
| Summary : Late 12th century origins to nave and north transept with 13th-15th century additions; late 13th century chancel with 15th century south chapel and upper stage to north chapel; late 13th century south transept with 15th century additions; West tower of circa 1416-1446. A secular college was founded in the church in 1426 and was extant until 1547. |
More information : (SE 67343061) St Mary's Church (NAT). (1)
The church of St Mary of Hemingbrough was given by the Conqueror to the Prior and convent of Durham. In 1426 it was converted to a college. (2)
Collegiate church founded 1426 dissolved 1547. (3)
Church of St. Mary. Very fine Mediaeval church consisting of nave with clerestorey, aisles and central tower with spire. Transepts. Chancel with south aisle. Mainly C13. Norman font. Early C16 pews. C14 screenwork. The church became collegiate in 1426. (4)
St Mary's Church dating from the 11th-16th century (see plan) (5) with major restorations of nave and transepts between 1851-8 and chancel and south chapel between 1882-4. (5-6) |