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C20 Churches
Ampleforth Abbey Church
| Monument type | Roman Catholic Church |
|---|---|
| Listing grade | I |
Architect(s)
Construction
| Date begun | 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date completed | 1961 |
Location
Ampleforth College
Ampleforth
Ryedale
York
YO62 4EN
England
| Local authority | Ryedale District |
|---|
Denomination
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
|---|---|
| Diocese | Middlesbrough |
Additional notes
Built in two phases to the designs of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. The western portion including High Altar, the retrochoir, St Benet’s Chapel, the 1914-18 Memorial Chapel and four western crypt chapels were built 1922-24. Central tower, transepts and new nave completed 1958-61.
In the crypt Crucifix and candlesticks were by Leon Underwood of 1961 and Stations of the Cross and sculpture of the Madonna and Child are in blue Hornton stone by Jonah Jones of 1962.
Unique identifier
1315767 (HE list entry number) You can look for churches using the search boxes or on the pins on the map. Each entry gives the architect and location, and the icons on the left show listing status. Where available, we have included links to more detailed online information about the building, such as the English Heritage listing description. We hope you will find some of your own favourites here and discover some new buildings too.Search churches
