Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust: St Andrew's Aldborough
Low Road, Aldborough, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9ER
St. Andrew’s, founded in the 14th century, is a Grade I listed church built on the site of the Roman forum of Isurium Brigantum and historically the mother church of a very large parish. In Roman times Isurium Brigantum was a major trading and administrative regional capital providing supplies north to Hadrian’s Wall. A statue of Mercury in the church indicates continuous worship on the site since pre-Christian times. The church, often described as ‘beautiful and peaceful’, is of ‘exceptional’ heritage value, including ancient glass, a monumental brass of Sir William de Aldeburgh and the longest pendulum in the country. We hope to have arranged the opportunity for visitors to the church to see this year’s nearby Cambridge University ‘Aldborough Roman Town Project’ archaeological dig. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available for our visitors.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Low Road, Aldborough, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9ER
- Directions:
- For satnav, use YO51 9EP.
- Contact on day:
- James Tancred
- Telephone number:
- +447722110457
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is partial wheelchair access to the church but with the assistance of our guides, full wheelchair assistance can be achieved. The best point of access is through the North Door (opposite the pub - The Ship) but there is a single step at the entrance from the road. This can be avoided by taking one of the other two entrances, but these in turn involve some travel over gravel. Free on street parking with overflow parking in a nearby field. Toilets available in the nearby Village Hall. If also visiting the Roman dig access is over a rough field and suitable footwear is vital.
