Whorlton Old Church
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The church and nearby castle are all that remains of a medieval village, mysteriously abandoned.

šŸ“œ Grade 1 listed church with Saxon origins and 12th-century Norman roots, located in Northallerton, England.
šŸ” Features a unique 14th-century wooden effigy of Lord Nicholas de Meynell. #Why Go
⛪ Explore a historic church with Norman arches and a 15th-century tower.
🌳 Wander through an atmospheric old graveyard surrounded by yew trees.
🚶 Discover the remains of a mysteriously abandoned medieval village.
šŸ–¼ļø View the unique bog oak effigy, thought to be the only wooden military effigy of its kind in Yorkshire. #Why Avoid
šŸ”’ Chancel is usually locked, though viewable through bars.
🚧 Nave was dismantled in 1975, leaving only arches, chancel, and tower.
🚫 Services are infrequent, held only twice a year. #Tips
šŸ…æļø Parking available alongside the church wall.
šŸ“… Holy Communion services are held on Easter Monday and Boxing Day (St Stephen's Day).
šŸ‘€ Look for earthworks in surrounding fields, the only other remains of Whorlton village. #Hours
šŸ•’ Occasional services on Easter Monday and Boxing Day at 10:00 am.

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