Church of St Mary and St Alkelda, Middleham
| Church of St Mary and St Alkelda, Middleham | |
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| Location | Church Street, Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4PQ |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Active |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Years built | 13th century |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 200 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Middleham with Coverdale and East Witton and Thornton Steward |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Richmond and Craven |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | The Revd Jeffery Payne |
| Assistant priest(s) | The Revd Elizabeth Moody |
The Church of St Mary and St Alkelda is a Church of England parish church in Middleham, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire. The church is a grade I listed building, and it dates from the 13th century.
The church was made a collegiate church in 1477 by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III). The collegiate body consisted of a dean, six chaplains, four clerks and six choristers. The post of dean was replaced by rector in 1840. The church was a Royal Peculiar until 1845.
On 15 February 1967, the church was designated a Grade I listed building.
Today, the church is part of the benefice of "Middleham w Coverdale and E Witton and Thornton St" in the Archdeaconry of Richmond and Craven of the Diocese of Leeds.
The parish stands in the Conservative Evangelical tradition of the Church of England. The benefice has not passed resolutions rejecting the ordination of women.
Coordinates: 54°17′11″N 1°48′27″W / 54.2864°N 1.8075°W
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