St Oswald's Church, Guiseley
St Oswald's Church in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England, is an active Anglican parish church in the archdeaconry of Leeds and the Diocese of Leeds.
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St Oswald King & Martyr | |
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Location | Guiseley, West Yorkshire |
Country | England |
Denomination | Anglican |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Dedication | Oswald of Northumbria |
Specifications | |
Materials | Sandstone |
Administration | |
Province | York |
Diocese | Leeds |
Archdeaconry | Leeds |
Parish | Guiseley with Esholt |
History
The church dates back to the late-11th or early-12th century with later additions. The church was altered significantly by architect Sir Charles Nicholson in 1909. The church was Grade I listed on 19 September 1962.[1]
The marriage of Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell took place in the church on 29 December 1812.[2]
Architecture
The church is built of squared sandstone with a graduated slate roof. The church has a west tower and a combined nave and chancel.
See also
References
- "Church of St Oswald, Guiseley". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- "St Oswald's Church, Guiseley". Parish of Guiseley with Esholt. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
External links
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Further reading
- Liz Holt (2007) "The Parish Church of St Oswald, Guiseley - A Brief History and Guide" (Liz North) available from the church
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