The
church was consecrated in 1882 to serve the growing satellite
village of Romanby to the southeast of Northallerton. It
was designed by Charles Hodgson Fowler of Durham, a well-known
Victorian church architect.
It consists
of a nave without aisles and chancel in the “Perpendicular” style.
There is an attractive slender cupola and spire above the chancel
arch, housing a bell. The interior carved woodwork is by John
Meynell of Northallerton.
In 2006-07 an extension, by Ronald Sims of York, was built
at the west end to create a general purpose hall, kitchen and
toilet. Ramped access to the building was also provided. These
facilities were dedicated by the Bishop of Whitby on 30 May
2007, the 125th anniversary of the original consecration.
A
recent service was the subject of the 'At Your Service' column
in The Northern Echo. Read about our 'friendly family church' here.
The
church is situated on the B1333 Ainderby Road, opposite the
junction
with Harewood Lane (Map). It is five minutes’ walk
from Northallerton railway station and a number of bus services
from Northallerton stop in Harewood Lane. At present the church
is not regularly open outside service times, but the interior
can been seen by appointment.
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