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The ancient parish church is closely bound to village history.

In a secluded setting in the middle of trees with no electricity or water, can be found the tiny and delightful church of St James.

Delightful North Yorkshire village church with a medieval 'weeping cross' in the churchyard.

Today St Wilfrid’s is recognised as one of the finest Catholic parish churches in England with its sanctuary which was remodelled following the Second Vatican Council although the ornate reredos designed by Edward Pugin remains unaltered.

St Edward’s church, a thriving centre of worship for over 100 years, is home to St Edward’s Music and Arts Centre.

Built in the Byzantine Revival style, the dramatic church resembles the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

St Mary in the Baum, on St Mary's Gate, was founded in 1740 as a chapel of ease to minister to the people living north of the River Roch.

The church, which has some Saxon features, has been at the heart of the community for over 900 years.