Christ's Church Swanland

The reformation of the 16th and 17th centuries led to the development of “non-conformist” Christianity across Great Britain – including in Swanland where preachers who had been ‘ejected’ from the established church found a warm welcome. The religious rebels of East Yorkshire set up meeting places, and in 1693 an independent Chapel was founded in Swanland on the site where Christ's Church now sits.

In 1803 the old chapel was demolished and replaced by a new building, the current Christ's Church, known as ‘the church by the pond’. Porches were added in 1840, and wings in 1854. In 1874, the school room was found to be too small, and a purpose-built school was erected nearby.
Having been part of the Congregational Church, in 1972, the congregation at Christ Church became members of the newly formed ‘United Reformed Church’. In 1981, the Methodist church in Swanland joined with the United Reformed Church to form a ‘local ecumenical partnership’ worshipping in Christ Church.
The Georgian church building is Grade II listed, and is notable for its grey brick construction, hipped slate roof, and Venetian-style arched windows. It retains its original gallery and features Austrian oak pews and pulpit added in 1928, which sit under an apse covered by leaded stained glass windows.
During the Second World War, the church vestry was used as a school room for Jewish evacuees. A nursery school uses one wing of the building and the other for community activities.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1400-1600

Saturday 20 September:

1400-1600

Location & directions

Christ's Church, Main Street, Swanland, North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU14 3QR

Directions:

Beside Swanland pond

Contact on day:

Reverand Simond Cross

Telephone number:

+447852590591

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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