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Former Church of St John the Evangelist

Former Church Of St John The Evangelist

Bishophill

North Yorkshire

Early C12 lower stage to tower

Architectural Features

C14 chancel north arch

north aisle and arcade remodelled, and west end extended, in late C15

late C15 south aisle and arcade.

In 1551 part of north aisle and arcade rebuilt following partial collapse of tower

belfry of 1646.

C16 repairs in red brick

Tile and slate main roof of three parallel spans

Original panelled ceilings to aisles survive, with moulded ties and beams, and carved bosses.

MONUMENTS: north aisle: keyed, round-headed marble tablet with winged cherub head beneath, to Nathaniel Wilson, d. 1726, and his wife, Elizabeth, d. 1736.

At east end, altar tomb said to be that of Sir Richard Yorke, d. 1498, with panelled sides of quatrefoils incorporating heraldic shields.

white marble monument to Christopher Benson, d. 1801, and members of his family, signed 'Stead of York'.