St Oswald's Church in

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, England, is an active Anglican

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in the archdeaconry of Leeds and the Diocese of Leeds.

History

The church dates back to the late-11th or early-12th century with later additions. The church was altered significantly by architect Sir Charles Nicholson in 1909. The church was Grade I listed on 19 September 1962. The marriage of

Patrick Brontë Patrick Brontë (, commonly ; born Patrick Brunty; 17 March 1777 – 7 June 1861) was an Irish Anglican priest and author who spent most of his adult life in England. He was the father of the writers Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, and of ...

and

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took place in the church on 29 December 1812.

Architecture

The church is built of squared sandstone with a graduated slate roof. The church has a west tower and a combined nave and chancel.

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Parish of Guiseley with EsholtA church near you; St Oswald King & Martyr, Guiseley

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