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St Peter's in Addingham is one of the oldest church sites in Wharfedale. It currently belongs in the Bradford episcopal area of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, though historically would have belonged to the Diocese of Ripon and before that, York. It stands close to the river Wharfe on the edge of the present village of Addingham. The church itself has pre-Norman origins, though the present building is largely late 15th century. The late medieval nave roof and Tudor north aisle survive. The tower and south nave date from c.1760 and the chancel is 19th century. Listed grade I (list entry 1133457).

The whole area around the church and its hall is a scheduled ancient monument. Addingham is one of few places in West Yorkshire to have been documented before the Norman Conquest, being part of an Anglo-Saxon estate, centred on Otley, which belonged to the Archbishops of York. There is archaeological evidence of an Anglo Saxon cemetery, the medieval manor of Addingham, fishponds and an open-field system [Summary of SAM entry 1021088]. The current churchyard is still open for burials.

Created: Tue, 6 May 2025, Updated: Tue, 6 May 2025