St Mary Magdalene Church Campsall

St Mary Magdalene is the most significant building in the region. Its origins are lost in the depth of antiquity although there is reasonable evidence to believe that the original church was founded in Romano-British times. The current building has evidence of fine late Anglo-Saxon work and 11th century Norman editions. Much of the church dates from its reconstruction in the 12th Century. As Pevsner attests it is a unique example of Norman construction containing a fortified tower and vaulted chamber above which is a well-preserved priest's room.

Within the church are notable examples of Anglo-Saxon and Norman carving as well as a fine example of he work of Flaxman dating from 1803 as a memorial to the wife of Thomas Yarborough. More recent work includes a side alter designed by Augustus Welby Pugin and a very fine
The Deum East window designed by Harry Harvey in 1964.

A lovely carved rood-screen is a magnificent example of perpendicular work, with a inscription along the base of each opening. It is thought that this came from the priory church at Wallingwells, the nuns of which held the tithes of Campsall from Edward IV.

The churchyard contains several ancient yew trees and a relocated remains of a cross. A peel of 8 bells hang in the Romanesque bell tower.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

The Avenue, Campsall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 9AG

Directions:

From the A1 (from North or South) Leave the A1 at junction A 639/A6201 – Pontefract/Barnsley Turn right onto the A629 crossing over the A1 Turn 1st left signed Campsall (Woodfield Road) Turn Left at the “t” junction Sutton Road Follow this road through the village and up the hill, the church is on the hill on the right hand side.

Contact on day:

Christine Tickle and Jenny Lister - churchwardens

Telephone number:

+447938874642

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

On street parking although there may be parking in the village (yet to be defined) To be indicated at the event.

Additional information

There is Campsall Country Park accessible from the village which offers walks around the lakes and woodland. A children's playground is also in the parkland area.

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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