Simplicity
St Martin's Church or simply "The Old Church"; Martindale
Martindale ‘Old’ Church, dedicated to St Martin of Tours, lies another half mile up the valley. The site has an old yew tree that is about 1,300 years old. Whether that reflects the age of the site as a place of Christian worship is unknown, the first reference to a church being in 1220. This is a very simple building which, despite modern restoration, is essentially as it was in the 17th century. The visitors book reflects the place this church has in the lives of many people.
The present building dates from the 16th century and was restored in 1882 after the roof fell in. St Martin’s is used occasionally during the summer months for Evensong and also for weddings.
Simplicity
St Martin's Church or simply "The Old Church"; Martindale
Martindale ‘Old’ Church, dedicated to St Martin of Tours, lies another half mile up the valley. The site has an old yew tree that is about 1,300 years old. Whether that reflects the age of the site as a place of Christian worship is unknown, the first reference to a church being in 1220. This is a very simple building which, despite modern restoration, is essentially as it was in the 17th century. The visitors book reflects the place this church has in the lives of many people.
The present building dates from the 16th century and was restored in 1882 after the roof fell in. St Martin’s is used occasionally during the summer months for Evensong and also for weddings.