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The first church on the site was part of a monastery founded in 654 by Æthelwald of Deira for his own burial. Bede described how in 654, monks established a wooden monastery at Lastingeau, they established their house in "a fold of the Yorkshire Moors". St Cedd ruled the monastery as the first abbot until his death, combining this position with that of missionary bishop to the East Saxons. In 664, shortly after the Synod of Whitby St Cedd died. St Cedd was at first was buried in the open air, but the monks eventually built a church around him. His brother St Chad took his place as abbot. St Chadd then moved to Lichfield and the relics and remnants of St Cedd's were removed and kept with those of his brother in Lichfield. Some of their bones are now entombed in Birmingham's Catholic Cathedral though St Cedd is believed to be mostly buried at Lastingham. It is thought that the church was destroyed during the various raids in the area over the next 400 years, particularly by Danish invaders. William the Conqueror gave permission for a new church to be built on the site in 1078, when Benedictine monks from Whitby, set up the new church. However, they only stayed for ten years before moving on to York, it was reasoned later that the remoteness of the abbey and the outlaw nature of the area forced them to relocate. The revival and reconstruction of the church has therefore been confined to a decade. During the 13th century, arcades, bays and aisle in the north and south parts of the church were added. In the following century, the tower was erected and it was left for five centuries with little further work until 1879, when it was renovated and the whole church being re-roofed. The three-aisled crypt is the main attraction and oldest part of the church, which was built from 1078 using components from the Anglo-Saxon period. The crypt was originally accessed via its own entrance on the north side of the church, now it is accessible by a staircase descending from nave. Shafts of Anglo-Saxon crosses

The Yorkshire Dales are a series of valleys (dales) located mostly in North Yorkshire. The area is harsh and sparsely populated.

There has been a church here since Saxon times and the base of the tower is Saxon. On the west wall is a blocked off Saxon doorway with a later oval window at the top. The battlemented top is later and probably late 12th century. The nave is Saxon/Norman although the clerestory and side aisles were added later. The chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century. 10th century Saxon/Viking crosses are displayed in the north aisle.

There has been a church here since Saxon times and the base of the tower is Saxon. On the west wall is a blocked off Saxon doorway with a later oval window at the top. The battlemented top is later and probably late 12th century. The nave is Saxon/Norman although the clerestory and side aisles were added later. The chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century. This cross was found built into the tower wall in 1911.

There has been a church here since Saxon times and the base of the tower is Saxon. On the west wall is a blocked off Saxon doorway with a later oval window at the top. The battlemented top is later and probably late 12th century. The nave is Saxon/Norman although the clerestory and side aisles were added later. The chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century. This cross was found built into the tower wall in 1911. The back of the cross we just saw. A hunter, two hounds and a stag

There has been a church here since Saxon times and the base of the tower is Saxon. On the west wall is a blocked off Saxon doorway with a later oval window at the top. The battlemented top is later and probably late 12th century. The nave is Saxon/Norman although the clerestory and side aisles were added later. The chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century. 10th century Saxon/Viking crosses are displayed in the north aisle. This is the "Middleton Cross". A warrior with a pointed helmet, sword, axe, spear

With a population of more than 60.000 Scarborough is the largest town on the Yorkshire Coast. Scarborough was founded by Danes in the 10th century, when Thorgil (aka Skarthi, meaning 'hare-lip') built a stronghold here – hence 'Skarthi's burh'. This was soon attacked and burnt down by Anglo-Saxon tribes in the time of Tosti and Harald III. The town recovered during the reign of Henry II. The king had Scarborough Castle built on the headland and granted the town the right to hold a market in 1155 and to appoint a mayor in 1163 In 1253, the Scarborough Fair was established by royal decree and held annually for 500 years. The six-week trade fair attracted merchants from all over Europe. To this day, the custom has been passed down in the English folk song of the same name. The town and castle changed hands seven times during the English Civil War. Large parts of the town were destroyed in the process. In 1626, an acidic mineral spring was discovered. The spring was called Scarborough Spa, it was regarded as a healing spring and became very popular from the 1660s onwards. Scarborough thus became Britain's first spa in the early modern era. The opening of the York-Scarborough railway line in 1845 contributed to an increased influx of visitors to the seaside resort At the time of The Grand Hotel´s grand opening in 1867, it was the largest hotel and the largest brick structure in Europe. At that time tourism was starting.

With a population of more than 60.000 Scarborough is the largest town on the Yorkshire Coast. Scarborough was founded by Danes in the 10th century, when Thorgil (aka Skarthi, meaning 'hare-lip') built a stronghold here – hence 'Skarthi's burh'. This was soon attacked and burnt down by Anglo-Saxon tribes in the time of Tosti and Harald III. The town recovered during the reign of Henry II. The king had Scarborough Castle built on the headland and granted the town the right to hold a market in 1155 and to appoint a mayor in 1163 In 1253, the Scarborough Fair was established by royal decree and held annually for 500 years. The six-week trade fair attracted merchants from all over Europe. To this day, the custom has been passed down in the English folk song of the same name. The town and castle changed hands seven times during the English Civil War. Large parts of the town were destroyed in the process. In 1626, an acidic mineral spring was discovered. The spring was called Scarborough Spa, it was regarded as a healing spring and became very popular from the 1660s onwards. Scarborough thus became Britain's first spa in the early modern era. The opening of the York-Scarborough railway line in 1845 contributed to an increased influx of visitors to the seaside resort The House of the Mouse

With a population of more than 60.000 Scarborough is the largest town on the Yorkshire Coast. Scarborough was founded by Danes in the 10th century, when Thorgil (aka Skarthi, meaning 'hare-lip') built a stronghold here – hence 'Skarthi's burh'. This was soon attacked and burnt down by Anglo-Saxon tribes in the time of Tosti and Harald III. The town recovered during the reign of Henry II. The king had Scarborough Castle built on the headland and granted the town the right to hold a market in 1155 and to appoint a mayor in 1163 In 1253, the Scarborough Fair was established by royal decree and held annually for 500 years. The six-week trade fair attracted merchants from all over Europe. To this day, the custom has been passed down in the English folk song of the same name. The town and castle changed hands seven times during the English Civil War. Large parts of the town were destroyed in the process. In 1626, an acidic mineral spring was discovered. The spring was called Scarborough Spa, it was regarded as a healing spring and became very popular from the 1660s onwards. Scarborough thus became Britain's first spa in the early modern era. The opening of the York-Scarborough railway line in 1845 contributed to an increased influx of visitors to the seaside resort A castle made of sand // (Reminds me on Jimi Hendrix)

With a population of more than 60.000 Scarborough is the largest town on the Yorkshire Coast. Scarborough was founded by Danes in the 10th century, when Thorgil (aka Skarthi, meaning 'hare-lip') built a stronghold here – hence 'Skarthi's burh'. This was soon attacked and burnt down by Anglo-Saxon tribes in the time of Tosti and Harald III. The town recovered during the reign of Henry II. The king had Scarborough Castle built on the headland and granted the town the right to hold a market in 1155 and to appoint a mayor in 1163 In 1253, the Scarborough Fair was established by royal decree and held annually for 500 years. The six-week trade fair attracted merchants from all over Europe. To this day, the custom has been passed down in the English folk song of the same name. The town and castle changed hands seven times during the English Civil War. Large parts of the town were destroyed in the process. In 1626, an acidic mineral spring was discovered. The spring was called Scarborough Spa, it was regarded as a healing spring and became very popular from the 1660s onwards. Scarborough thus became Britain's first spa in the early modern era. The opening of the York-Scarborough railway line in 1845 contributed to an increased influx of visitors to the seaside resort

The church was built of stone in the 12th century. Its tower was added in the 13th century. The church was extended in the 17th century. It was restored in in the late 19th century.

The church was built of stone in the 12th century. Its tower was added in the 13th century. The church was extended in the 17th century. It was restored in in the late 19th century. The Norman chancel arch.

The church was built of stone in the 12th century. Its tower was added in the 13th century. The church was extended in the 17th century. It was restored in in the late 19th century. The Norman/Romanesque font is the treasure of this church. It could actually be as well Anglo-Saxon, as some scholars say. As even if it would have been created later than 1066 the Anglo-Saxon carvers continued to work. Christ being lifted from the cross by Joseph of Aramathia and Nicodemus.

The church was built of stone in the 12th century. Its tower was added in the 13th century. The church was extended in the 17th century. It was restored in in the late 19th century. The Norman/Romanesque font is the treasure of this church. It could actually be as well Anglo-Saxon, as some scholars say. As even if it would have been created later than 1066 the Anglo-Saxon carvers continued to work. The Last Supper Lots of different food on the table and some of the disciples hold a knife. An unusual icon for a font.

The church was built of stone in the 12th century. Its tower was added in the 13th century. The church was extended in the 17th century. It was restored in in the late 19th century. The Norman/Romanesque font is the treasure of this church. It could actually be as well Anglo-Saxon, as some scholars say. As even if it would have been created later than 1066 the Anglo-Saxon carvers continued to work. The Last Supper Christ (halo) with his hands raised in blessing.

The church was built of stone in the 12th century. Its tower was added in the 13th century. The church was extended in the 17th century. It was restored in in the late 19th century. The Norman/Romanesque font is the treasure of this church. It could actually be as well Anglo-Saxon, as some scholars say. As even if it would have been created later than 1066 the Anglo-Saxon carvers continued to work. A bishop (crozier) // St. Nicolas?

The church was built of stone in the 12th century. Its tower was added in the 13th century. The church was extended in the 17th century. It was restored in in the late 19th century. Near the door are old graffiti

The church was built of stone in the 12th century. Its tower was added in the 13th century. The church was extended in the 17th century. It was restored in in the late 19th century. The corbels on the western side of the church are very weathered. A sheela na gig