All Saints Church, Ingleby, Coast to Coast
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All Saints, Ingleby Arncliffe
Church of All Saints, Ingleby Arncliffe, Coast to Coast
All Saints Church in Ingleby Arncliffe, often referred to as the Church of All Saints, Ingleby Cross, was rebuilt in 1821 on a medieval church site dating to 1170, and is a grade II listed building. The tower is of 2 stages, and holds a restored Norman entrance arch. The 3 bay nave has Tudor-arched sashes. A rare feature is found in the chancel, where there are 2 pre-14th century effigies (of Sir William and Sir Robert Colville) with hearts in their hands, in armour with ailettes. The church is located at the side of a minor road leading from Ingleby Cross, close to Arncliffe Hall at the foot of Arncliffe Wood and Scarth Wood Moor.
All Saints in Ingleby
All Saints Church has a Grade II Listng with Historic England. The detail of the Listing states that the interior of the church contains box pews, a three tier pulpit and two 14th century effigies of Sir William and Sir Robert Colville. The church was rebuilt in 1821 on a medieval site and includes some of the old masonry.
Belfry Tower
The belfry faces west and has two stages, the first of which has an obvious roundel for a clock face, although it remains blank. The tower has a restored Norman entrance arch.
Church of All Saints
Inside the church are two 14th century effigies, with hearts in hands, in armour with ailettes. An ailette is a steel shoulder plate. The effigies are said to represent Sir William Colvill and his brother Sir Robert.
Guineafowl
All Saints in Arncliffe appears to have a pair of resident pearl grey guinea fowl who do not hesitate to make their presence known to visitors.
Tombstones
In the churchyard outside of the apse there are many small square tombstones with unique engravings such as a coat of arms with a knights head and visor.
Arncliffe Hall
Arncliffe Hall adjoins All Saints Church on its south eastern side. Arncliffe Hall also has a Grade II Listing. The Hall dates to 1740 and was built by John Carr of York for Thomas Mauleverer.
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