St Mary’s Church, Castlegate, York; an Art Centre since 2004

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This beautiful Church has been an Art Centre in Historic York since 2004. St Mary’s is thought to have been built on the site of a Saxon church, limited stonework of which is evident close to the chancel. Possibly dating back as far as or even earlier than 1020, the bulk of the existing church is early 13th century; its 14th and 15th century modifications included the building of the steeple – this being the tallest in York at a height of 47 metres (154 feet). A dedication stone within the church bears the inscription: ‘built by Efrard & Grim & Aese’, suggesting its three Anglo Saxon founders, but their lives remain a mystery to us.

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Size: 3168px × 4752px
Location: York, England
Photo credit: © Bob Jenkin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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