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Skirlaugh - Saint Augustine's church
Heritage Open Day: St. Augustine’s Church is of national importance, being a Grade 1 listed building and one of the finest examples of perpendicular architecture in the country. Built between 1401-1404 with limestone ashlar, This simplicity adds to its charm. St. Augustine’s Church, Skirlaugh comprises nave, chancel and sanctuary all in one, in the style of a Collegiate Chapel.
Pevsner describes St. Augustine’s as 'a perfect piece of perpendicular architecture, perfect because, it was built, not only lavishly but also quickly and entirely to one plan.’ That plan, and the finance, came from ‘local boy made good’, Walter Skirlaw, who rose from being the son of a Medieval sieve maker in the village to diplomat and Prince Bishop of Durham.
Pevsner describes St. Augustine’s as 'a perfect piece of perpendicular architecture, perfect because, it was built, not only lavishly but also quickly and entirely to one plan.’ That plan, and the finance, came from ‘local boy made good’, Walter Skirlaw, who rose from being the son of a Medieval sieve maker in the village to diplomat and Prince Bishop of Durham.
Saturday 13 September
St. Augustine Drive, Skirlaugh, Hull, Yorkshire HU11 5EX
Sat 13 Sep:1000-1600. Guided tours at 1030 & 1400; Free Entry.
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