English Heritage sites near Birkin Parish
STEETON HALL GATEWAY
4 miles from Birkin Parish
A fine example of a small, well preserved manorial gatehouse dating from the 14th century.
BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS
12 miles from Birkin Parish
Time really does stand still at Brodsworth Hall, one of the most unusual visitor attractions in South Yorkshire.
HOWDEN MINSTER
14 miles from Birkin Parish
The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th-century chancel and chapter house (viewable only from the outside), attached to the still operational cathedral-like minster church.
YORK COLD WAR BUNKER
16 miles from Birkin Parish
The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritage’s properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War.
MONK BRETTON PRIORY
16 miles from Birkin Parish
The substantial ruins of a Cluniac monastery, with an unusually well-marked ground plan, an almost complete west range and a 15th-century gatehouse.
CLIFFORD'S TOWER, YORK
16 miles from Birkin Parish
Experience stunning views over the ancient city of York and immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York’s most iconic sites.
Churches in Birkin Parish
The Church of St Mary, Birkin
Main Street
Birkin
(01757) 270325
St Mary's, Birkin (Sleepy Hollow) Come and visit our beautiful church which lies on the edge of Birkin village. Being a Grade I listed building, the church dates from around 1150. Of particular interest are the Apse and south doorway. The church has been praised by many writers; Pevsner called it " A complete Norman village church".
Lying amidst picturesque countryside, St Mary's is an ideal venue for Weddings and Christenings. A book was recently written about Birkin and the surrounding area which contains a great deal of historic information relating to the church and the village itself. The title of the book is 'Sleepy Hollow' and is written by Henry Farrar.
We hold regular services throughout the year - the highlight being our candlelit Carol Service just before Christmas.
Follow our progress on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/stmarysbirkin/
No churches found in Birkin Parish