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St. Mary's Church - Scarborough (1 x PiP)

St Mary's Church is a parish church in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the Church of England. It stands high above the old town, just below Scarborough Castle.

The church was built in the 12th century. It was once a large church with two towers (west and central), but was largely destroyed during the siege of Scarborough Castle in the English Civil War. The church was rebuilt in the late 17th century and restored in the mid 19th century. The building now has a square tower at the east end, replacing the former central tower, and a series of stone vaulted side chapels on the south side. The internal walls are almost covered with late 18th century and early 19th-century wall monuments.

The chancel was rebuilt c.1450 and subsequently destroyed in the Civil War, with some remains on the east end. During the civil war, the churchyard was used as a base to fire cannons at the castle, with the castle returning fire. The tower collapsed in 1645 and was rebuilt in 1670. The church was heavily restored in the 19th century now about half the size it once was.The church has a large graveyard, with tombs mainly of the 18th and 19th centuries. A much-visited grave is that of Anne Bronte, who died in Scarborough in 1849.

The link (provided by trester88) is Scarborough Fair by Hayley Westenra

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiZJP_XLmrQ
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30 comments

Anton Cruz Carro said:

Wonderful perspective and light! Excellent picture.
5 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Very well composed Doug.
Thank you for the info.
5 years ago

Doug Shepherd replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks so much for your visit and kind comment Jaap.

Best regards, Doug
5 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

Super shot with informative notes. Perfect!
Best wishes,
Andy
5 years ago

Doug Shepherd replied to Andy Rodker:

Your visit and kind comments are much appreciated Andy.

Best wishes, Doug
5 years ago

ROL/Photo said:

Excellent
bon dimanche Doug
5 years ago ( translate )

Doug Shepherd replied to ROL/Photo:

Many thanks for your kind comment Roland.

Best regards, Doug
5 years ago

Pat Del said:

A typical picture of traditional England, with its old churches, ruins and ancient tombs !
5 years ago

Doug Shepherd replied to Pat Del:

Thanks so much for your visit and kind comments Pat.

Best regards, Doug
5 years ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Excellent regard... bonne composition !+++
5 years ago ( translate )

Doug Shepherd replied to Jocelyne Villoing:

Many thanks for your visit and kind comment Jocelyne.

Best regards, Doug
5 years ago

aNNa schramm said:

Well seen and a nice old cemetery ***
5 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

A very pretty place and cemetery !!!
5 years ago

Ghislaine Girardot said:

Superbe image !!
5 years ago ( translate )

trester88 said:

Sehr schön atmospärisch!
Hier ist die passende Musik dazu www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiZJP_XLmrQ
5 years ago ( translate )