St Mary's Church Huggate
St Mary's Church, Church Street, Huggate, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 1YD
Come and explore the new accessible, flexible space in St Mary's created by re-ordering the interior in 2024 which revealing more of the historic architecture.
The church has had many redesigns in its history from the original 12th century wooden structure to the existing stone walls and slate roof.
The Norman origins can be seen in the 13th century round chancel arch and nave the strange round-headed windows in the eastern gable.
Both gables of the nave show evidence of different roof structures. The nave aisles with their pointed arches are 13th century modifications. The different sized pillars suggest that the aisles were built at different times. The clerestories were added in 15th century
The imposing tower and spire date from 14th century and are unique for a High Wolds church and are visible from all directions as you come to Huggate. The church and spire nestled in the village have been the subject of two of David Hockney’s paintings.
The Windows- the aisle windows are glazed with Cathedral glass. The chancel window’s stained glass is a memorial to James Christie, by Mr Hodgson of York, showing parts of Christ’s story. The west window was given by Mr E Holtby, late of Haywold in memory of his wife Hetty, portraying Christ’s home life.
The Font – is the oldest fixture in the church dating from 15th century, but fixed to bases from different periods.
The Porch – was installed in the 19th century.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10.30am- 4.30pm
Location & directions
St Mary's Church, Church Street, Huggate, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 1YD
- Directions:
- The church is located by turning down into the village and taking the 3rd right hand turn. There is a free car park just outside the village on the Driffield Road and it is a short walk to the village.
- Contact on day:
- Ruth Braithwaite
- Telephone number:
- +447392832875
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
