There has been a place of worship in Goathland, on the North Yorkshire Moors, for at least eight centuries; and at the site of the present church of St Mary since Elizabethan times.
The present building, which was completed in 1896, was designed by Mr Walter H Brierly of York who said of his creation: "The qualities of simplicity, breadth and sturdiness were felt to be especially required for such a bleak moorland situation, and were aimed at in the design".
Today Goathland is a member of a group of five parishes: the Benefice of Middle Esk Moor. Together with Goathland, this comprises: St Hilda's Egton, St Thomas', Glaisdale, St Matthew's Grosmont and St James' Lealholm. Our Priest in Charge is the Revd Anthony Bennett whose details are on the Contact Us page. A wealth of information on the Benefice churches may be found here: http://www.mideskbenefice.org.uk
St Mary's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures will be found here.
The Diocese of York Discipleship and Everyday Faith Survey will be found here.
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