Church of St. Thomas a Becket

The church of St. Thomas a Becket was built in the 13th century. It was of a low design to withstand the Pennine gales and originally consisted of tower, the south nave and two aisles. The north nave and two chancels were added later with more space being provided later with the addition of five galleries, including one for the choir. Significant rebuilding work took place in the 14th century and again in the 15th century when the west tower, which has a 13th century base, was reconstructed.

Church of St. Thomas the Apostle

The 19th century church of St. Thomas the Apostle which was built after the old church , which was by then in poor condition, was damaged in a gale in 1847. The new church was opened in 1854 and the old church then abandoned.

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The Methodist Church

The octagonal Methodist Church is the oldest in the world to be in continual use and attracts visitors from far afield. John Wesley laid the foundation stone for the chapel in 1764.