Church of St Oswald, Castle Bolton
Historical Environment Record No:
MYD34601
Parish:
Castle Bolton
OS Grid Reference:
Dale:
Description
Church of St Oswald, Castle Bolton MYD34601 (c) YDNPA, 2023
St Oswald’s Church dates to the early 14th century although carved stones built into the tower may indicate an earlier 12th century structure. The sundial on the porch is now permanently shadowed by Bolton Castle showing that the latter was built later. Unusually there is no division between the chancel and the nave but a beam, which formed part of the old rood screen can still be seen on the west wall of the tower. The sedilia (triple stone seats) is particularly fine and is of the Decorated Period when the church was originally built.
Source:
Jagger, Peter J (No Date) St Oswald’s Church, Castle Bolton. Postcard on sale in church