2011
SE2688 : St Gregory's Church, Lectern
taken 13 years ago, near to Bedale, North Yorkshire, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title St Gregory's Church, Lectern in this square
St Gregory's Church, Lectern
Church of St Gregory
The building is mostly 13th and 19th Century, with a small remnant of the original 9th Century Saxon Church which survived William the Conqueror’s harrying of the North. The early 14th Century West Tower is one of the best examples of a fortified church tower in the country. It was built to withstand Scottish raiding parties and the slot for the portcullis may still be seen.
The church is a Grade I Listed building (Link - British Listed Buildings.com)