Window 4

Window 5

The tower clock was installed in 1882 and is still wound manually, which is perhaps why it might not be exactly accurate! Three bells hang in the tower, dated 1663 and 1720 and probably 1590 (re-cast in 1877) and now fully ringable from a chamber behind the organ. The choir vestry (at the north-west end) was erected in 1938 in memory of Lady Alice Bosville MacDonald.
Among the monuments (which speak for themselves), near the font is one to Winfred Holtby, authoress, most famous for the novel South Riding, which was adapted to television. She used to live at Rudston House and her grave is at the bottom of the churchyard.
Our church is not a museum, but a living place of worship where God is praised and glorified regularly. If you feel in need of spiritual counsel, the vicarage is nearly opposite (next to the Old School): but the Vicar is not always at home. Our service times are on display on the notice-board outside and you are very welcome to join us.
If you would like to learn more about the faith, without anyone calling on you, perhaps you might like to write to the Christian Enquiry Agency, Freepost, London, SE1 7YX, simply sending them your name and address. They will then send you some free literature in exchange.
May the love of God and his peace be with you.
Rev. Stephen Cope

		Winifred Holtby memorial plaque		Winifred Holtby's Headstone
For more information about Winifred Holtby Click here

"Roman Tiles" Used to repair the walls--these are supposed to be from the Roman Villa in Rudston.. But may be just a Victorian con-trick! It has now been pointed out that these are actually Rosemary tiles and they were used to repair the masonary in the 1930's. This method of repair is known in the building trade as ashlar. Thanks to Walt Burges for that information.

Left & right: Memorial and grave stones of the MacDonalds of the Isles

Small Standing Stone A much less-well known & little noticed stone which is probably associated with the Bronze Age Monolith.To be seen at the north-east corner of the churchyard

Two odd "coffins" At least one of these is reputed to have been moved from an 'excavated' nearby Long Barrow… By the Victorians.. Does anyone really know why they came to be dumped in the corner of the churchyard? The left-hand coffin seems to be made from sandstone.

"Weeping Walls" These walls of All Saints Church are known as the 'Weeping Walls' this may be for the fact that the walls are not plumb and lean outwards at the top quite considerably. It would appear that it was built this way as there are said to be no obvious signs of subsidence.

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