St Hilda's Church, Egton

St Hilda's church, Egton, is a Church of England church in Egton, North Yorkshire, built in 1879 and designed by local architect E. H. Smales. St Hilda’s is one of five churches in the United Benefice of Middle Esk Moor.

St Hilda's, Egton
LocationEgton, Yorkshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
WebsiteOfficial website
History
Founder(s)John Foster
DedicationSt Hilda
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II
StyleGothic Revival
Years built1879

History

Norman era

The original Norman church of St Hilda's was located in Glaisdale Lane, around 1km to the west of Egton village. The Norman church stood until its demolition in 1878.[1]

19th century

In the 1870s the decision was taken to build a new church and school closer to the centre of Egton village.[1] Construction of the new church of St Hilda's was enabled by the Foster family, philanthropic local landowners.[2] The church was completed between 1878 and 1879; it was consecrated in December 1879.[1] The architect was Edward H. Smales. The church is constructed from tooled sandstone with sandstone ashlar dressings, and has a stone slate roof.[3] The church contains a number of memorials to members of the Foster family.

Following demolition, little of the old Norman church was left, apart from the graveyard and a Mortuary Chapel built in 1897.[1] Some evidence of the old church remains; the bases of three Norman pillars are still visible.[1]

20th Century
St Hilda's Church, Egton

In 1969 St Hilda's became a Grade II listed building.[4]

See also
  • Memorial to John Foster
    Memorial to John Foster
  • Stained glass window at St Hilda's, Egton
    Stained glass window at St Hilda's, Egton
  • Memorial to J K Foster
    Memorial to J K Foster

Notes
  1. Official website Retrieved 21 April 2022
  2. Laurence, p.32
  3. britishlistedbuildings.co.uk Retrieved 17 April 2022
  4. Historic England. "Church of St Hilda (1316158)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 April 2022.

References
  • Laurence, Alastair, Old Egton: A New History, Whitby Press 2018

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