"The Headland Benifice" St Peters, Reighton
Church Hill, Reighton, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9RX
Battered by storms, restored over the centuries, outwardly plain it has a surprising interior where you can walk on cobbles around a truly unique font, marvel at the solid Norman arches and seek out the angel in a squint. It probably has the best view of any churchyard looking out across Filey bay, perfect for a picnic. Of the aisle-less Norman church there remains the jambs of the south doorway, the chancel arch and the font. The low but massive chancel arch is semi-circular and of three orders, supported on jamb shafts with scalloped capitals. There are small lancet windows in the south and east walls of the chancel and at the east end of the aisle. In the north wall of the chancel is an opening, not thought to be asquint which may survive from the 12th century chancel. The 3- bay arcade to the aisle, dating from c.1170-1200 has semi- circular arches of two chamfered orders. The unusual square font has a cable ornament round the top, an attached shaft at each corner with moulded base and scalloped capital and a different geometrical pattern covering each of the four faces. There were two bells in the tower in 1552. Of the present bells, one is dated 1675 and was made by Samuel Smith, the elder, of York, and both were recast in 1908. The plate includes a silver-plated cup and pewter paten and a set given to the church in 1891. The registers begin in 1559 and are complete.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10.00 - 16.00
Location & directions
Church Hill, Reighton, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9RX
- Directions:
- Parking on Church Hill is not advised as the road is narrow. Park in the village and walk up to the Church.
- Contact on day:
- Dawn McKie
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
