St Andrew's Church, Aldborough, Nr. Boroughbridge

St. Andrew’s, founded in the 14th century, is a Grade I listed church built on the site of the Roman forum of Isurium Brigantum and historically the mother church of a very large parish. In Roman times Isurium Brigantum was a major trading and administrative regional capital providing supplies north to Hadrian’s Wall. A statue of Mercury in the church indicates continuous worship on the site since pre-Christian times. The church is the third on its site and often described as ‘beautiful and peaceful’. It is of ‘exceptional heritage value'; having amongst other features, ancient glass, a monumental brass of Sir William de Aldeburgh and the longest church clock pendulum in the country.

Tea/coffee, cakes available in the church

This event is being run in association with the nearby 'Aldborough Roman Open Day' (see separate entry).

Timings

Sunday 20 September:

10.30 - 16.00

Location & directions

Low Road, Aldborough, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9ER

Directions:

For satnav, use YO51 9EP.

Contact on day:

James Tancred

Telephone number:

+447722110457

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is partial wheelchair access to the church but with the assistance of our guides, full wheelchair assistance can be achieved. The best point of access is through the North Door (opposite the pub - The Ship) but there is a single step at the entrance from the road. This can be avoided by taking one of the other two entrances, but these in turn involve some travel over gravel. Toilets available in the nearby Village Hall.

Additional information

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 10 minute(s)

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