St. Stephen Old Churchyard in Fylingdales, North Yorkshire

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Fylingdales, Scarborough Borough, North Yorkshire YO22 4PN England

Coordinates: 54.44009, -0.54963
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Likened to an old mariner gazing out to sea, St Stephen's stands majestically on the hillside between Whitby and Ravenscar, overlooking Robin Hood's Bay.

Built in 1821, its appearance can be severe but the church resonates with the history of a resilient North Sea fishing community.

Inside, painted box pews, a full-length gallery and a three-decker pulpit, designed for the preaching of the Word, have all survived. The sea is a recurring theme throughout and there are memorials to the shipwrecked in both the church and churchyard. Successful lifeboat rescue missions are listed and there is also a touching display of rare maiden's garlands' – 'crowns' used in the funeral processions of young - and chaste - women.

Outside, windswept gravestones huddle tightly round the church walls. Some recall tragedies: strangers who drowned on the coast or locals whose lives were cruelly claimed by the sea.

This church building was closed in 1870 when it was replaced by a new building located closer to the railroad at Robin Hood's Bay. The new church is also dedicated to St Stephen and has an extensive cemetery dating from 1870 (see St Stephen New Churchyard).

Likened to an old mariner gazing out to sea, St Stephen's stands majestically on the hillside between Whitby and Ravenscar, overlooking Robin Hood's Bay.

Built in 1821, its appearance can be severe but the church resonates with the history of a resilient North Sea fishing community.

Outside, windswept gravestones huddle tightly round the church walls. Some recall tragedies: strangers who drowned on the coast or locals whose lives were cruelly claimed by the sea.