HistoryHidden gem

Lastingham church and crypt

Lastingham, Yorkshire

A village church with a complete Norman crypt, in a quiet moorland village.

Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min

St Mary's Church in Lastingham stands on the site of a 7th-century monastery. The crypt is the real draw: a vaulted Norman chamber, almost unchanged, entered by steps from the nave. The village lanes are peaceful and have a pub.

Good to know

  • Free entry; donations welcome
  • Combine with Hutton-le-Hole and the folk museum
Best time
Weekdays
Open
All year
Getting there
Village lane; small car park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

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