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The recorded history of the church begins in 1120 when Swein, son of Ailric granted the 'church at Hoderode' into the control of the monks at Nostell Priory.

'St John’s is clearly well cared for and well maintained; all concerned are to be commended for their care of one of the region’s most important historic buildings'.

The ancient parish church is closely bound to village history.

A Christian place of worship for well over 1000 years, with monastic foundations prior to 1066, All Saints Silkstone is well worth discovery.

The Church of the Good Shepherd is a thriving church for everyone.

The first Christian converts were baptised in the River Derwent in 627 AD by St Paulinus, one of the second batch of Roman missionary monks sent by Pope Gregory to convert Britain.

The church is a good example of the work of George Edmund Street, the famous 19th century architect.

St Stephen's is a cruciform building, built in 1873, in the Early English style of architecture and has interesting internal architectural features and stained glass; a beautiful and peaceful place of worship within a small village community.

St James has a number of rare architectural features by master craftsmen including a carved rood screen and reredos, together with stained glass windows.

No visit to Whitby is complete until you have visited the old church on the East Cliff.

1858 stone village church, with commanding views all round.

Whitby Abbey has been inspiring visitors for nearly 1500 years; now it’s your turn.