The Parish Church of St Thomas a'Becket

Church photo

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Not surprisingly, the Parish Church is (in part at least) the oldest building still standing in the village. The tower dates back to pre-Reformation times although the remainder of the church was rebuilt at the start of the 20th century. Click here to access Hampsthwaite Parish Church Records and here to read a detailed account of its Saxon history

. . . . . and in times past:

Old Church photo

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. . . . . an artist's view of the Georgian church:

Old Church oil painting

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