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Church of St Andrew
Lang Kirk of Craven[1]
LocationKildwick, North Yorkshire
CountryEngland
DenominationAnglican
History
StatusOpen
Architecture
Functional statusMajor parish church
Administration
DioceseLeeds
ArchdeaconryBradford
DeanerySouth Craven and Wharfedale
BeneficeKildwick, Cononley and Bradley
ParishKildwick, Cononley and Bradley
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated10 September 1954
Reference no.1132175

The Church of St Andrew is an Anglican parish church in the village of Kildwick, North Yorkshire, England. A church has been in Kildwick since at least 950 AD, though the current structure dates back to 1300 in its oldest parts. The church was historically known as the Lang Kirk of Craven as it is unusually long for a parish church.

History edit

There is archaeological evidence to prove that a house of worship existed within the area which is now Kildwick as far back as 950 AD. By the time of the Domesday Survey, Kildwick is one of only two places in the Deanery of Craven which is noted for having a church.

At the west end of the nave is the tomb and effigy of Sir Robert Styveton (Sir Robert of Steeton), who was a Knight Templar.[2] The Styveton's were an ennobled family of high military note who lived at Steeton.[3]

Parish, benefice, and rectors edit

Historically, the church and parish was part of the old Deanery of Craven, but it is now in the Deanery of South Craven and Wharfedale, in the Diocese of Leeds and the Benefice of Kildwick, Cononley and Bradley.[4]

In 2021, St Andrew's was designated as a major parish church. The criteria for this designation are that the church is open daily for worshippers or tourists, that it is a grade I or II* listed building, is exceptionally large for its community, and that it makes a "considerable civic, cultural, and economic contribution to their community." The designation also allows the churches designated as major parish churches to access further revenue streams for improvements.[5]

Notable rectors at Kildwick include John Webster (USE ODNB CITE)

Listed and conservation status edit

 
Hearse House

Besides the church itself which is grade I listed,[6] there are five other structures within the church grounds, or associated with the church, and all are grade II listed:

  • Gates, Overthrow and Gate Piers Approximately 20 Metres West of Church of St Andrew[7]
  • South Gates Overthrow Gatepiers [sic] and Steps to Church of St Andrew[8]
  • Stocks Approximately 5 Metres East of South Gates to Church[9]
  • Sundial Shaft in Garden of Rememberance[10]
  • Hearse House Approximately 20 Metres South East of Church of St Andrew[11]

The whole church and churchyard lie within the Kildwick Conservation Area, which was approved in 1989.[12]

References edit

  1. ^ Rutter, David (1959). "Yorkshire West Riding". In Betjeman, John (ed.). Collins Guide to English Parish Churches. London: Collins. p. 436.
  2. ^ Horsfall-Turner, J. (1890). "KIldwick church". Yorkshire notes and queries. II. Idel [sic], Bradford: Horsfall-Turner: 361. OCLC 1770355.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  3. ^ Speight 1891, p. 198.
  4. ^ "St Andrew's Kildwick". achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  5. ^ Tate, Lesley (13 July 2021). "Joy as 'Lang Kirk of Craven' awarded 'major parish church status'". Craven Herald. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  6. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Andrew (Grade I) (1132175)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  7. ^ Historic England. "Gates, Overthrow and Gate Piers Approximately 20 Metres West of Church of St Andrew (Grade II) (1167725)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  8. ^ Historic England. "South Gates Overthrow Gatepiers and Steps to Church of St Andrew (Grade II) (1296766)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  9. ^ Historic England. "Stocks Approximately 5 Metres East of South Gates to Church (Grade II) (1132176)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  10. ^ Historic England. "Sundial Shaft in Garden of Rememberance (Grade II) (1167751)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  11. ^ Historic England. "Hearse House Approximately 20 Metres South East of Church of St Andrew (Grade II) (1167772)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Craven District Council". data-cravendc.opendata.arcgis.com. Retrieved 22 March 2024.

Sources edit

  • Brereton, Edward William (1909). History of the ancient and historic Church of S. Andrew, Kildwick-in-Craven. Crosshills: Bottomley. OCLC 7063454.
  • Speight, Harry (1891). Through Airedale from Goole to Malham. London: Elliott Stock. OCLC 5824116.

External links edit


[[Category:Major Churches Network

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