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The ancient parish church is closely bound to village history.

Cawston's enormous cruciform church has treasures that are well worth travelling for.

Unearth over 900 years of history and explore the awe inspiring Cathedral, view fascinating exhibitions, enjoy the Refectory café and experience the tranquillity of the Herb and Japanese Gardens.

The largest church in Clifford, St Edward's was built between 1845 and 1848 in the Romanesque style.

The parish church was built in the 13th century of local limestone, but most of what we can see today is the result of a comprehensive rebuilding in 1865 by architect James Fowler of Louth.

Remains from the church’s early life and history can be seen just inside the church, there are fragments from a Saxon cross, an ancient gravestone with scissor markings, as well as remains from a Norman arch and some ancient stained glass from the medieval church.

The church of St Mary & St Cuthbert stands above a wide curve in the River Wharfe amid the ruins of Bolton Priory.