There are many interesting features to explore in All Saints’ Church. Click the points of interest marked on the interactive plan view of the church to see a brief description of them, or alternatively, browse the topics below.
The Porch
The Organ
The Font
Bell Tower
The Large Pulpit
The Small Pulpit
The Altar
The Millenium Window by Tom Denny
The Chancel Stalls
East Window
Chancel Windows (North side)
Chancel Windows (North side)
Chancel Windows (North side)
Chancel Windows (South side)
Chancel Windows (South side)
Chancel Windows (South side)
Memorial to Elizabeth Hawke (d. 1742)
Memorial to Isabella Bladen (d. 1691) and her mother, Dame Frances Fairfax (d. 1692)
Memorial to William Fairfax (d. 1691)
Memorial to Henry Fairfax (d. 1665)
Memorial to Mary Fairfax (d. 1649)
Memorial to Sir W M Milner (d. 1811)
Memorial to Lady Milner (d. 1805)
Monument to Ferdinando Lord Fairfax (d. 1648)
Window by Burlison and Grylls
Window by Burlison and Grylls
Window by C E Kempe
Window by Edward Burne-Jones
West Window
Soldiers' Window
Sedilia and Piscina
Cemetery Garden
The Lychgate
The sundial
The War Memorial
The Organ
Originally built in 1847 by John Walker of JW Walker & Sons. Gifted to the church by the Milner family. Learn more
The Font
The font is of 12th century style and probably comes from the earlier church. Its ornate oak cover is Jacobean and was probably added in 1631. Learn more
The Bell Tower
The tower contains three bells, with the oldest dating from 1605. The ringing chamber contains the following legend. Learn more
The Altar
The Millenium Window
This stained glass window by Tom Denny depicts the relationship of Time to Eternity and includes references to Bolton Percy. Learn more
The Chancel Stalls
The gift of Archdeacon Creyke, these replaced the original 15th century oak benches. The return stalls facing the altar are original and formed the base of the rood screen. Learn more
East Window
The glorious East Window of All Saints' features the saints whom the church commemorates and contains some original 15th century glass. Learn more
Chancel Windows
The stained glass windows on the north side of the chancel refer to the life of Jesus – the Nativity, John the Baptist and the Sermon on the Mount. Learn more
Chancel Windows
The stained glass windows on the north side of the chancel refer to the life of Jesus – the Nativity, John the Baptist and the Sermon on the Mount. Learn more
Chancel Windows
The stained glass windows on the north side of the chancel refer to the life of Jesus – the Nativity, John the Baptist and the Sermon on the Mount. Learn more
Chancel Windows
The stained glass windows on the south side of the chancel show St Peter preaching, St Peter healing a blind man, and the conversion of St Paul. Learn more
Chancel Windows
The stained glass windows on the south side of the chancel show St Peter preaching, St Peter healing a blind man, and the conversion of St Paul. Learn more
Chancel Windows
The stained glass windows on the south side of the chancel show St Peter preaching, St Peter healing a blind man, and the conversion of St Paul. Learn more
Memorial to Isabella Bladen and her mother Dame Frances Fairfax
Isabella Bladen (1635 - 1691) was the daughter of Sir William Fairfax (1609 – 1644) and Dame Frances Fairfax (1610 - 1692). She married Nathaniel Bladen, an English barrister, who erected this memorial. They had 6 surviving children including Elizabeth Bladen (d. 1748), whose own memorial is also in the North Aisle.
Memorial to William Fairfax (d. 1691)
This cartouche (scroll-like tablet), which overlooks the small pulpit, was dedicated to William Fairfax (d. 1694) by his brother Robert. With his elder brother’s passing, Robert Fairfax succeeded to the Steeton and Newton Kyme estates.
Memorial to Henry Fairfax (1588 – 1665)
Rector of Bolton Percy from 1646 - 1660. A memorial to his wife Mary can be found on the south side of the chancel. Learn more
Memorial to Mary Fairfax (d. 1649)
Mary Fairfax was the wife of Henry Fairfax (rector of Bolton Percy, 1644 - 1660), whose own memorial can be found to the left of the altar.
Memorial to Sir W M Milner
Sir William Mordaunt Milner, 3rd Baronet (6 October 1754 – 9 September 1811) of Nun Appleton Hall, was a Member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of York. On the opposite wall is a memorial to his wife, Lady Milner.
Memorial to Lady Milner
This memorial commemorates Lady Milner (Diana Sturt, d. 1805), wife of Sir W M Milner, 3rd Baronet, whose own memorial is on the opposite wall.
Monument to Ferdinando Lord Fairfax
Ferdinando Fairfax (29 March 1584 – 14 March 1648) was 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron. He was involved in local and national government, serving as MP for Boroughbridge seven times, and he commanded Parliamentarian forces during the Civil War.
Stained glass window
This window by the Victorian artist C E Kempe depicts three moments in the Easter story. Learn more
Stained glass window
This window by the pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones depicts Charity sheltering children. Learn more
West Window
Stained glass window depicting the presentation of Christ in the Temple with Simeon holding Jesus, Mary holding a dove and Anna, a temple-serving woman. Learn more
Soldiers' Window
This window, which overlooks the War Memorial, shows scenes from the Passion of Christ, and Easter morning with Mary Magdalene and a group of women. Learn more
Sedilia and Piscina
The sanctuary contains a fine sedilia (stone seating for the clergy) and a beautiful piscina (wash-basin). Learn more
The sundial
Said to have been given by Edmund Bunny (rector 1575 - 1603). Restored in 2019.
The War Memorial
At the end of the path, near the lychgate, the war memorial is a stark reminder of the price paid by 23 men of this small parish during the two world wars.
