These were made by a parishioner (Mr Richardson of Appleton Roebuck) in 1865 from designs supplied by Messrs Atkinson, Architects of York. They were the gift of Archdeacon Creyke and replaced the original 15th century oak benches. The return stalls facing the altar are original and form the base of the mediaeval rood-screen. The deep cuts and other mutilations in these ancient stalls were the handiwork of yeomanry who are known to have been quartered in the church during the Civil War. The name of one such soldier ‘Richarde Acroyde’ can be seen carved into the old stall nearest the pulpit.
