St Peter’s Church, Rylstone

St Peter's Church, Rylstone — view
St Peter's Church, Rylstone. Photo: Humphrey Bolton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
RYLSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM
St Peter’s Church

An active Anglican parish church in the Yorkshire Dales, serving the village of Rylstone with Grade II listed status.

At a glance

St Peter’s is a working parish church in the village of Rylstone, North Yorkshire. It belongs to the Diocese of Leeds and maintains its benefice in union with St Wilfrid in nearby Burnsall. The church holds Grade II listed status on the National Heritage List for England.

History

The source text provides limited historical detail. St Peter’s remains an active place of worship within the ecclesiastical structures of the Church of England.

What you see

As a Grade II listed building, St Peter’s possesses architectural merit worthy of national recognition. The church continues to serve its community in the rural landscape of the Dales.

Cultural significance

St Peter’s represents the tradition of parish church architecture and governance in rural England. Its Grade II listing affirms its importance to the architectural heritage of North Yorkshire and its enduring role in village life.

Key facts

  • Location: Rylstone, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
  • Coordinates: 54.0255, -2.0447
  • Ecclesiastical status: Active Anglican parish church, Diocese of Leeds
  • Heritage designation: Grade II listed building, National Heritage List for England
  • Benefice: United with St Wilfrid, Burnsall

Practical information & getting there

St Peter’s Church serves the village of Rylstone in North Yorkshire. For visiting hours, services, and access details, contact the church directly or consult the Diocese of Leeds website.

Sources & resources

Editorial text © Cultural Heritage Online. Facts drawn from Wikipedia/Wikidata.

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