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Rachub, Gwynedd.
Radcliffe, GMan.
Raddington, Somerset, St. Michael.  In the tower, at just above porch-door height, is a stone with "1675" carved on it. ST 020 261. © Andrew Ross. Link. The church was used as one of the locations for filming "The Land Girls" - link.
Rademon, County Down, Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
Radford Semele, Warks., St. Nicholas. © Aidan Thomson. John advises me that St. Nicholas burnt down on 16th March 2008 - see the Coventry Diocese Press Release. Some more views of the church (from both before and after the fire) 1, 2, 3, 4 -  all © John Bowdler, who advises that re-building work will commence shortly (2009). Added 2011 - John has advised that, planning permissions having been granted, work is still proceeding towards re-building. Harbury and Radford Semele Baptist Church. © John French.
Radipole, Dorset, St. Ann. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. Link.
Radley, Oxon., St. James the Great. © Chris Emms (2009). Link.
Radway, Warks., St. Peter. SP 368 481. © Steve Bulman. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Radwell, Herts., All Saints. TL 232 359. © Les Needham (2010).
Radwinter, Essex, St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard, Steve Bulman's Collection. The postcard was badly faded, and has hence been heavily processed to recover as good an image as possible.
Rafford, Moray, Church of Scotland. NJ 059 562. © John Mackie. Link.
Raffrey, County Down, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
Raglan, Monmouthshire.
Ragnall, Notts., St. Leonard. Another view. Not listed on ACNY, so perhaps redundant. Both © David Regan (2011). Grade II* listed - link1. Link2.
Rainford, Merseyside, All Saints. © Alan Hopkins. Link.
Rainham, Kent.
Rainow, Cheshire, Holy Trinity. SJ 951 759. The former Wesleyan Church, now closed. SJ 953 762. Both © Len Brankin.
Rainton, NYorks., Methodist Church. © Bill Henderson.
Raithby-by-Spilsby, Lincs., Holy Trinity. © Dave Hitchborne.
Rake Foot., Lancs.
Rame, Cornwall, St. Germanus. Another view. Interior view. All © James Murray.
Rampton, Notts., All Saints. Another view, and the tower. Interior view, the altar, the font, and a charming angel lectern. There is an unusual gateway in the churchyard wall. All © David Regan (2011). Grade I listed - link1. Link2.
Ramsbottom, GMan.
Ramsey, Cambs., St. Thomas a Becket. From an old postcard (franked 1916), Geoff Watt's Collection. Another old postcard view, this one from Alan Craxford's collection. Two modern views, 1, 2, both © Jim Rushton. Link (click Buildings, then the third icon along). Methodist Church. © Jim Rushton.
Ramsey, Isle of Man, St. Paul (consecrated 1822). Link. Ramsey Methodist Centre. Both © John Balaam (2011).
Ramsey St. Mary, Cambs., St. Mary. Another view. © Jim Rushton.
Ramsgate, Kent.
Ramsgill, NYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. SE 119 709. A simple and charming Dales church, which Pevsner appears not to have included in his guides. Another view. © Steve Bulman. Interior view. © Steve Bulman. It has some good stained glass. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Ramshaw, Co. Durham, Methodist Church. © Alan Blacklock.
Ranby, Lincs., St. Germaine. Another view. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Ranby, Notts., St. Martin. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011).
Randalstown, Co. Antrim.
Randwick, Gloucs., St. John the Baptist. SO 828 067. © Neil McDonald. Link1. Link2.
Rangeworthy, Gloucs., Holy Trinity. © Phil Draper.
Ranskill, Notts., St. Barnabas. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Ranworth, Norfolk, St. Helen. © Geoff Watt. Another view. Interior view. Both © James Murray. Link.
Rasharkin, Co. Antrim, Church of Ireland. Presbyterian Church. C 973 127. Free Presbyterian Church. C 966 140. Gospel Hall (1955). C 976 125. All © Gerard Close. St. Mary (R.C.). C 973 137. © Gerard Close (2010).
Raskelf, NYorks., St. Mary. Graham describes it as "possibly the only church in Yorkshire with a wooden steeple". © Graham Pickles.
Rastrick, WYorks., St. Matthew, dates from 1797. © Stan Walker.
Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leics., St. Botolph. Ratcliffe College Chapel. Another view. All © Graeme Harvey.
Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Notts., Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson.
Rathangan, Co. Kildare, the former Feighcullen Church, currently (2008) up for sale. Link is to the Sales website.
Rathcormack, Co. Sligo, St. Colmcille (R.C.). G 688 409. © Gerard Close.
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, St. Saviour. St. Mary and St. Michael (R.C.). Interior view. All © John Balaam (2008).
Rathernan Bridge, Co. Carlow, the remains of Tomard Church. © Liam Murphy.
Rathlee, Co. Sligo, Star of the Sea (R.C.). © Bill Henderson.
Rathlin, Co. Antrim, Church of Ireland. Catholic Church. Both © Alastair Cameron.
Ratley, Warks., St. Peter ad Vincula. The doorway. Both © Steve Bulman. SP 383 473.
Raughtonhead, Cumbria.  © Steve Bulman. 85 NY 379 456. Link.
Ravenscar, NYorks., St. Hilda (C. of E.) united with the Methodists. © Bill Henderson.
Ravensfield, SYorks., St. James. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Ravensmoor, Cheshire, Baddiley & Ravensmoor Methodist Church, originally Wesleyan (1878). SJ 620 506. © Chris Emms (2010).
Ravenstone, Leicestershire, St. Michael and All Angels. © Christine Denton. An old postcard view, from Christine Denton's Collection. Link1. Link2.
Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, St. Oswald. NY 721 042. © Philip Kapp. The church has a splendid Georgian interior (view); the seating is arranged on the "collegiate" plan, with the seats facing the central aisle. There is a gallery at the rear, and on the north is the three-decker pulpit. There is also a splendid brass eagle lectern. All interior photos © Steve Bulman. Immediately behind are the excavated remains of the small Gilbertine Priory, a daughter cell of the foundation at Watton in Yorkshire. © Steve Bulman. Methodist Church. © Philip Kapp. The stone over the door reads "Wesleyan Centenary Chapel A.D. 1839". NY 723 039. U.R.C. at High Chapel. NY 776 086. © Philip Kapp. Kevin Price has advised (2010) that this is now closed, and awaiting a decision on its future.
Ravensworth, NYorks., Methodist Church. © Alan Blacklock.
Rawcliffe, ERYorks., St. James. © Bill Henderson. Although listed as a possible former church, Janet Gimber's investigations suggest it may never have been one. Now a private residence, on old maps it appears successively as a school, Sunday School, and a "hall". © James Murray.
Rawcliffe Bridge, ERYorks., former Wesleyan Methodist Church (1908), now converted into two dwellings. © James Murray.
Rawdon, WYorks., Trinity Church - not the dedication, but so called because it houses the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed congregations. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Colin Waters. St. Peter. © Bill Henderson. Quaker Meeting House. SE 207 400. © Michael Bourne. Christian Science Church. © Michael Bourne.
Rawmarsh, SYorks.
Rawnsley, Staffs., St. Michael. © Bruce Read.
Rawreth, Essex, St. Nicholas, a re-build of 1882. © Brian Thompson.
Rawtenstall, Lancs.
Raydon, Suffolk, St. Mary. TM 049 386. © Steve Bulman (2005). Link.
Rayleigh, Essex.

Read, Lancs., St. John the Evangelist. SD 765 347. U.R.C. SD 765 345. Both © Philip Kapp.
Reading, Berks.
Rearsby, Leics. © Jane Marriott.
Reay, Highland, Church of Scotland. © Bill Henderson.
Reculver, Kent, St. Mary, the remains of the old church demolished in 1809. Another view, from a postcard dated 1927, from a sketch of 1800. TR 227 693. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4. St. Mary the Virgin. TR 211 690. Both photos © Dave Westrap. Postcard from the collection of Dave Westrap.
Red Roses, Carmarthenshire, St. Margaret (Eglwys Gymyn). Another view. Both © Peter Morgan (2011).
Redberth, Pembs., St. Mary the Virgin (CiW). Interior view. SN 083 042. Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (1822), which has been in secular use since 1985. SN 083 043. All © Mike Berrell.
Redbourn, Herts, St. Mary. Previously in the "Unknown" section. this is another ID by Simon Davies. This glass negative, from around 1900, was taken by a great-Uncle of Ian Mead. Link.
Redbourne, Lincs., St. Andrew. No longer in use, this church is now cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. Interior view. The splendid East Window, and the decorated door. All © James Murray. Link.
Redcar, NYorks., the Grade II listed Christ Church at Coatham. NZ 595 250. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. A modern view, © Martin Richter (2011). Link1. Link2. St. Peter on Aske Road, consecrated 1829. Another view. NZ 609 250. Both © Martin Richter (2011). Link.
Reddish, GMan.
Redditch, Worcs.
Redhill, Surrey, St. Matthew. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link. Islamic Centre on Earlswood Road. Janet Gimber has advised that this was originally Wesleyan Methodist, later Methodist, and was for a time the Anglican St. Francis's Church for the Deaf. The Methodist congregation moved to a new church on Gloucester Road. TQ 277 493. © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Redmarley D'Abitot, Gloucs., St. Bartholomew. Interior view. Lady Chapel. Former Chapel, now a private residence. All © James Murray.
Redmarshall, Co. Durham, St. Cuthbert. Norman door. Both © Percival Turnbull. Another view. © Alan Blacklock (2010). Link.
Redmile, Leics., St. Peter. An old postcard of the church (ca. 1920.) Both © Linda Brockway. Another view, © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade II* listed - link.
Redmire, NYorks., St. Mary. Norman doorway. Interior view. SE 050 907. All © Steve Bulman. Former Chapel, which James was advised had subsequently been used as a schoolhouse, and is now a private residence. © James Murray.
Redruth, Cornwall, dedicated to St. Euny. © Charles Winpenny at http://www.cornwallcam.co.uk/.
Redwick, Newport, St. Thomas the Apostle. © Margaret Woodley. Link.
Reed, Herts., St. Mary. TL 361 357.  © Les Needham (2011).
Reedham, Norfolk, St. John the Baptist. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Reedness, ERYorks., Methodist Church, originally Wesleyan (1904). Interior view. Both © James Murray.
Reedsholme, Lancs., the former Sunnyside Baptist Chapel on Burnley Road. Founded in 1847, it closed in the early 1970's and was demolished in 1973. From an old photo in Nigel Birch's Collection.
Reepham, Norfolk, St. Michael, Whitwell parish (left, redundant, now serves as the church hall) and St. Mary, Reepham parish (right). St. Michael's tower. Three parishes meet in churchyard, and it also contains the ruinous remains of a third church (All Saints, Hackford). Both © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Reeth, NYorks., Wesleyan Chapel. Congregational Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Reighton, East Yorkshire, St. Peter. © Bill Henderson.
Rendcomb, Gloucs., St. Peter. Another view and an interior view, all © Simon Edwards (2011). Grade I listed - link.
Rennington, Northumberland, All Saints (1831, additions 1865). © Peter Morgan (2009).
Renwick, Cumbria, All Saints. 86 NY 597 437. Methodist chapel. NY 597 435. Both © Steve Bulman. Link.
Repps, Norfolk, Primitive Methodist (1907). © Geoff Watt.
Repton, Derbyshire.
Rescobie, Angus, the Parish Church (CoS). © Derek Robertson. Link.
Resipole, Highland, former church, now a private residence. © Peter Amsden.
Resolis, Highland, Free Church of Scotland. NH 674 647. © John Mackie. Link.
Resolven, Neath Port Talbot, St. David. Sardis Baptist Chapel (1904). Sardis English Baptist Chapel (1892). Another St. David. All © Peter Morgan (2011).
Retford, Notts.
Revesby, Lincs., St. Lawrence. © Dave Hitchborne.
Reydon,  Suffolk, St. Margaret. From an old postcard in Geoff Watt's Collection. Previously in the "Unknown" section, this postcard is allegedly of Raydon Church. However, I'd been to Raydon Church, and it looked nothing like the postcard, nor could I find another Raydon. Doubting my own sanity for a moment, I did manage to find photos on the wider web, which confirmed that I had indeed been to Raydon (relief!!). Thanks to Janet Gimber for the correct identification - this is yet another example of a wrongly named postcard. Link.
Reynalton, Pembs., St. James. Interior view (taken through a window). SN 090 089. Congregational Chapel (1867, re-built 1906). SN 091 087. © Mike Berrell (2011).

Rhayader, Powys.
Rhewl, Denbighshire, Parish Church (1922), currently closed pending restoration. Link. Rhewl Chapel (Calvinistic Methodist), Another view. All © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011).
Rhiwceiliog, Bridgend, Soar Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The smaller building is the vestry. © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Rhiwderin, Newport, Tabernacle Congregational Church. © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Rhodes, Lancs., dedicated to All Saints. © Robert Mather.
Rhodes Minnis, Kent, Methodist Church, dating from 1888. 179 TR 153 432. © Geoff Watt.
Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Peter. Presbyterian Church, and another view. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Rhos, Carmarthenshire, St. James. SN 380 353. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Rhoscrowther, Pembs., St. Decuman. SM 903 022. © Chris Emms (2009). Another view. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Rhosesmor, Flintshire, St. Paul (CiW). © Gerard Charmley (2010). Link.
Rhosgoch, Powys, Hermon Congregational Chapel. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Rhosllannercgrugog, Wrexham.
Rhosneigr, Anglesey. © Bill McKenzie.
Rhossili, Swansea, St. Mary the Virgin. © Mark Turbott. Link.
Rhosycaerau, Pembs., Congregational Chapel. SM 919 376. © Mike Berrell.
Rhosymedre, Wrexham, St. John. Link to external website.
Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy.
Rhuallt, Denbighshire, Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (1869). SJ 060 750. © Mike Berrell. Former chapel (1880) now in secular use. Janet Gimber advises this was originally Calvinistic Methodist, but later became Rhuallt Presbyterian Church. SJ 075 750. © Mike Berrell.
Rhuddlan, Denbighshire.
Rhudry, Caerphilly - see Rudry.
Rhyd-y-Fro, Neath Port Talbot, the former Capel Saron, now in secular use. SN 713 060. It was replaced in 1904 by New Capel Saron. SN 713 060. Both © Mike Berrell.
Rhydargaeu, Carmarthenshire, Baptist Chapel. Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Both © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Rhydcymerau, Carmarthenshire, Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Rhydlewis, Ceredigion, Twrgwyn Chapel. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3. The date-stone has a number of dates, commencing in 1750. A plaque tells the remarkable story of the chapel having only 6 incumbents from 1774 to 1944! SN 352 477. All © Mike Berrell (2011).
Rhydowen, Ceredigion,  the former Unitarian Chapel (1854). Interior view. SN 443 452. Both © Gerard Charmley (2011). Another view. © Mike Berrell. Former "New" Chapel. Gerard advises that, according to the story, the Unitarians were evicted from their old chapel for supporting the Liberals in a keenly contested election. They moved into the "New" Chapel, but later moved back. Previously used as a museum, the building is now unused. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Rhydybont, Powys, Independent Chapel. The date-stone has dates 1778, 1829 and 1911. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Rhydyfelin, Ceredigion, Gosen Chapel (Presbyterian). © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. Luke (CiW). Methodist Church. The former Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, now a private residence. All © Gerard Charmley.
Rhydymaen, Pembs., Penuel Cemaes Chapel (Welsh Baptist, 1824, re-built 1860). SN 116 411. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Rhymney, Cerphilly.
Rhyl, Denbighshire.

Ribbesford, Worcs., St. Leonard. From an old postcard in Geoff Watt's Collection. A modern view, and an interior view, both © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Ribchester, Lancs., St. Wilfrid. SD 649 350. Evangelical Presbyterian Church. SD 650 353. Both © Philip Kapp.
Riccall, NYorks., St. Mary. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Richards Castle, Herefordshire, All Saints. Former Chapel, now a private residence. Both © Graeme Harvey. Janet Gimber advises that this was Methodist.
Richmond, GLon., St. Mary Magdalene. From an old print, Shirley Beaumont's Collection. A modern view. © Shirley Beaumont. Link.
Richmond, NYorks.
Rickmansworth, Herts.
Ridge, Herts., St. Margaret. TL 214 005. © Thomas Curtis. Link.
Ridgmont, Beds., All Saints. © Bill McKenzie.
Ridley, Kent, St. Peter. TQ 616 639. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Ridlington, Norfolk, St. Peter. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Ridlington, Rutland, St. Mary Magdalene and St. Andrew. Memorial to James Harington (d. 1613) and his wife Fraunces (d. 1599), who had 16 children. Both © Robin Peel. Grade II listed - link.
Rienachait, Highland, (between Stoer and Clashnessie), Free Church. © Edward Paxton.
Rievaulx, NYorks., St. Mary. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson. The ruins of the monastery. © Bill McKenzie (2010).
Rigsby, Lincs., St. James. Interior view. TF 431 754. Both © Mike Berrell. Link.
Rillington, NYorks., St. Andrew. Methodist Church. Bethesda Chapel. All © Colin Waters Collection (2010).
Rimswell, EYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. "Disused and neglected" says James. The appended link shows that it is up for sale for conversion. © James Murray. Link.
Ringmer, ESus., St. Mary the Virgin. TQ 445 126. © Kevin Gordon. Link.
Ringmore, Devon, St. Nicholas. SX 924 722. © Andrew Ross.
Ringsend, Co. Derry, Presbyterian Church. C 804 225. © Gerard Close.
Ringwood, Hants., St. Peter and St. Paul. © Frank Riddle at http://hampshirecam.co.uk. Trinity Centre (Methodist and U.R.C.). © Gerard Charmley (2010). Link.
Ringstead, Norfolk, St. Andrew. Previously in the "Unknown" section. Many thanks to James Fielding for confirming that this is the Ringstead in Norfolk. From an old postcard (franked 1905) in Steve Bulman's Collection.  Link.
Ringwould, Kent, St. Nicholas. TR 359 484. © Geoff Watt.
Ripe, East Sussex, St. Andrew. © Chris Emms (2011).
Ripley, NYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Bill McKenzie.
Ripley, Surrey, St. Mary Magdalene. TQ 051 566. © Barbara Barklem. Another view. © Mehmood Naqshbandi (2009).
Ripon, NYorks.
Rippingale, Lincs., St. Andrew. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock (2010). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Ripple, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. TR 351 503. © Geoff Watt.
Ripple, Worcs., St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. A modern view, and an interior view, both © Rosemary Groves (2010). Link.
Ripponden, WYorks., St. Bartholomew (1868). SE 045 195. Another view. Both © Stuart Mackrell. Another view. © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade II listed - link.
Risabus Oa, (Islay), Highland, ruined church. NR 314 436. © Martin Briscoe.
Risca, Caerphilly.
Rise, ERYorks., All Saints. © James Murray.
Rishton, Lancs.
Rising Bridge, Lancs., the former St. John, now a private residence. 103 SD 784 254. © Philip Kapp.
Rivenhall, Essex, St. Mary and All Saints on Church Road. The tower. TL 828 178. Both © Steve Taylor. Link.
River, Kent (near Dover), St. Peter and St. Paul. TR 290 435. Methodist Church. TR 293 434. Both © Geoff Watt.
Rixton, Cheshire, Methodist Church. SJ 691 906. © Bruce Read. Another view. © Kit Heald.

Roath, Cardiff (City), Cardiff.
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, U.R.C., originally Congregational (1881), which Pevsner records, rather unkindly, as "truly horrible". Bethel Chapel (1842). Both © Steve Bulman (2009).
Robertstown, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Salem Welsh Independent Chapel. Probable former church - can you name it? Thanks to a fine piece of detective work, Janet Gimber has shown that this was originally St. John the Evangelist (CiW), but it is now Aberdare Islamic Centre. (link). Both © Gerard Charmley.
Roberttown, WYorks., All Saints. SE 195 225. © Bill Henderson.
Robin Hood's Bay, NYorks., St. Stephen. NZ 948 052. From an old postcard in Geoff Watt's Collection. Fylingdales Old Church (St. Stephen) lies outside the village, and is well worth a visit, retaining the old box pews. It's in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. Interior view. NZ 941 059. Former chapel, now a cafe (called Swell). Dated in Pevsner as 1779. All photos © Steve Bulman. Congregational Church (1840). © John Bowdler.
Robeston West, Pembs., St. Andrew. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3. SM 885 095. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Roby Mill, Lancs., Jubilee Methodist Chapel (1860). © Mick Finney.
Rocester, Staffs., St. Michael. SK 112 394. The former St. Joseph's Chapel (1837) on High Street, now a private residence. SK 107 393. Former Primitive Methodist Chapel (1888) on High street. SK 109 394. All © Mike Berrell. Sandy Calder advises that the Catholic Chapel was built as a General Baptist Chapel, and then taken over by the Catholics. The original building was single-storey, and extended back only as far as the drainpipe.
Rochdale, GMan.
Roche, Cornwall, St. Gomonda of the Rock. Of ancient foundation, but now largely of the re-building of 1822. SW 987 587. © Bill Henderson (2009).
Roche Abbey - see Maltby, SYorks.
Rochester, Kent.
Rochford, Worcs., St. Michael. SO 692 685. © David Adams. Link.
Rock, Worcs., St. Peter & St. Paul. © Bill McKenzie.
Rockcliffe, Cumbria, St. Mary. © Steve Bulman. 85 NY 358 617. Link.
Rockhampton, Gloucs., St. Oswald. © Phil Draper.
Rockingham, Northants., St. Leonard. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Alan Craxford.
Rode Heath, Cheshire, Church of the Good Shepherd (CoE). SJ 805 573. Link. Rode Heath Methodist Church. SJ 807 570. Both © Len Brankin.
Rodmersham, Kent, St. Nicholas. 178 TQ 925 618. © Geoff Watt.
Rodney Stoke, Somerset, St. Leonard. © June Norris. Link.
Roeburndale, Lancs., Methodist Chapel. © Mrs. Janet Dalby.
Roecliffe, NYorks., the redundant St. Mary (1843-1983). © David Regan (2011). Interior view. The pulpit. Both © Kenneth Paver. Link.
Rogart, Highland, St. Callan (CoS, 1775/7). Link. NC 735 035. Associated Presbyterian Church (previously Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland). NC 715 035. Pitfurie Church of Scotland (built as a United Free Church of Scotland, 1909/10). NC 715 035. All © John Mackie. Free Church of Scotland. © John Mackie (2010).
Rogate, WSus., St. Bartholomew. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Rogerstone, Newport, St. John the Baptist (CiW). Link. Bethesda Baptist Church - a modern re-build on an old site. Link. Rogerstone Pentecostal Church. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Roghadal (Harris), Western Isles, St. Clement. Another view. John describes it as "the grandest medieval building in the Western Isles". It dates from the early 16th century, but was abandoned following the Reformation. Repaired and re-roofed in the 1780's, and repaired again in 1873, it is now in the care of Historic Scotland. NG 047 831. Both © John Mackie.
Rokeby, NYorks., St. Mary, dates from 1778. Stand alone beside the A66 at NZ 072 138. © Steve Bulman.
Roker, T&W.
Rollesby, Norfolk, St. George. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Rolleston, Leics., St. John the Baptist. © George Weston.
Rolleston, Notts., Holy Trinity. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011). Link1. Link2. Grade I listed - link.
Rolleston, Staffs., St. Mary. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Rolvenden, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. A modern view. 189 TQ 845 312. © Geoff Watt. A further photo has been in the "Unknown" section for some time - this war memorial ceremony from Ian Lewis's Collection was identified by Simon Davies. Link.
Romaldkirk, County Durham, St. Romald. Percival recommends a visit to this church, which contains some early masonry, and interesting church furniture. © Percival Turnbull. Another view. © Bill Henderson. Methodist Church. © Steve Bruce.
Romford, GLon.
Romiley. GMan.
Romsey, Hampshire, dedicated to St. Mary and St. Etheldreda. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Originally the Abbey, it now serves as the parish church. A modern view. 185 SU 350 212. © Dave Westrap. This photo © Teunis Verweij, shows some internal architectural details. Another view, © Christopher Skottowe (1965). Link. Methodist Church. SU 355 211. © Andrew Ross.
Romsley, Worcs., St. Kenelm. SO 943 807. © Roy Graham. Another view. © John French. Methodist Church (1930). SO 962 799. © Chris Emms (2011).
Rookhope, Co. Durham, St. John the Evangelist. © Alan Blacklock. Link.
Roos, ERYorks., All Saints. James advises that the repair work being carried out is to put right the efforts of recent lead thieves. A curse on all their houses! © James Murray.
Roscommon, Co. Roscommon, Sacred Heart (R.C.). © Joseph Cantwell.
Rosedale Abbey, NYorks., St. Mary of Lawrence. Former Methodist Chapel. Both © Bill McKenzie.
Rosehall, Highland, Church of Scotland (1891). Free Church of Scotland (1845). Link. Both NC 484 014. Both © John Mackie.
Rosemarket, Pembs., St. Ismael. SM 953 086. © Mike Berrell (2010). The former U.R.C. chapel, earlier Tabernacle Independent Chapel, on Middle Street, now abandoned. 157 SM 953 082. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Rosemarkie, Highland. © Martin Briscoe.
Roseyards, Co. Antrim, Presbyterian Church. C 999 296. © Gerard Close (2011).
Roskeen, Highland, Free Church of Scotland. © Bill Henderson. Rosskeen Old Parish Church (1830-2, disused). NH 683 702. © John Mackie.
Rosley, Cumbria, Holy Trinity. NY 316 476. © Malcolm Minshaw.
Roslin, Midlothian, the Collegiate Chapel of St. Matthew. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link. An example of the elaborate stone carving. A window. Figure. All © Bill McKenzie. Roslin Kirk. © Bill Henderson.
Rosliston, Derbyshire, St. Mary. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Rosneath, Argyll & Bute, St. Modan. St. Gilda (R.C.). Both © Martin Briscoe.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
Rossett, Wrexham, Christ Church (CiW). © Jane Marriott. Another view, and an interior view, both © Gerard Charmley (2010). Presbyterian Church. © Jane Marriott. Christ the King (R.C.). © Gerard Charmley (2010). Zion Primitive Methodist Church. © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Rosskeen, Highland, the Parish Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Rosslyn, Midlothian - see Roslin above.
Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal, Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (R.C.) at the Franciscan Friary. G 866 673. Link. Presbyterian Church (1906). G 878 672. Gerry advises that this is the only Tin Church still in use in Ireland. St. John (CoI). G 909 696. All © Gerard Close.
Rostherne, Cheshire, St. Mary. © Bruce Read.
Rothbury, Northumberland.
Rotherby, Leics., All Saints. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton.
Rotherfield, E. Sussex, St. Denys. From an old postcard (ca. 1910), Brett Jeffrey's Collection. Link.
Rotherfield Greys, Oxon., St. Nicholas. Mostly dated to a mid-Victorian re-build. SU 727 823. © Nick Hopton. Link.
Rotherham, SYorks.
Rotherhithe, GLon.
Rothersthorpe, Nhants., St. Peter and St. Paul. SP 714 566. © Michael Bourne.
Rothwell, WYorks., Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson.
Rottingdean, ESus., St. Margaret. From an old postcard (franked 1904), Bulman Collection.
Rougham, Norfolk, St. Mary. TF 830 205. © Anne East (2009). Link.
Roughton, Lincs., St. Margaret. © Dave Hitchborne.
Rousham, Oxon., St. James. An unusual recessed tomb. Both © John Salmon.
Rouskey, Co. Tyrone, St. Mary (R.C.), built 1800 and re-built in 1882. H 548 857. © Gerard Close.
Routh, ERYorks., All Saints. Link1. Link2. Samman Hall (Christadelphian Meeting Room). Both © James Murray.
Rowen, Conwy, Seion Chapel. SH 758 721. © Martin Briscoe.
Rowington, Warks., St. Laurence. © Tim Hollinghurst (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear, Gibside Chapel (the Bowes Lyon family chapel). © Bill Henderson. Link.
Rowley, ERYorks., St. Peter. Interior view. Both © James Murray.
Rowley Regis, WMids., St. Giles. © John French. Link.
Rowsley, Derbyshire, St. Katherine, on Church Lane. SK 255 661. © James Murray. Two interior views - 1, 2, and a tablet recording a bequest, all © Mike Berrell (2011). Link. Methodist Church. © James Murray.
Rowton, Cheshire, Methodist Church, originally Wesleyan (1865). The small porch to the left has a datestone for 1993. © Peter Morgan (2010).
Roxburgh, Borders, the Parish Church. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Roy Bridge, Highland, St. Margaret (R.C.). © Martin Briscoe.
Roydon, Essex, St. Peter. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Royston, Herts., St. John the Baptist. Interior view. Both © Alan Craxford. Link.
Royston, SYorks., St. John the Baptist. © Bill Henderson.
Rozel, Jersey, Chapel of Rosel Manor. Another view. © Alan Perchard.

Ruardean, Gloucs., St. John the Baptist. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Ruckinge, Kent, St. Mary Magdalene. Another view. 189 TR 024 335. Link1. Link2. Methodist Church. 189 TR 026 336. Link. All © Dave Westrap.
Ruckland, Lincs., St. Olave. Interior view. TF 335 780. Both © Mike Berrell.
Rudbaxton, Pembs., St. Michael. SM 960 221. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Rudry (or Rhudry), Caerphilly, St. James. © David Gallimore. Another view. © Gerard Charmley (2010). Link. Former Ebenezer English Congregational Church, now in residential use. © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Rudston, East Yorkshire, All Saints. © Steve Watson. Another view, showing the enormous standing stone. © David Regan. Link.
Rudyard, Staffs., Methodist Church. SJ 952 579. © Mike Berrell.
Rufford, Lancs., St. Mary the Virgin. © Rob Brettle. Interior view. © John Balaam (2007). Link.
Rufford, Notts., the remains of Rufford Abbey. Interior view, and the doorway to the lay brothers night stair. All © David Regan (2010). Link1. Link2.
Rufforth, NYorks., All Saints. SE 527 514. © Michael Bourne.
Rugby, Warks.
Rugeley, Staffs.
Runcorn, Cheshire.
Runham, Norfolk, St. Peter and St. Paul. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Runswick Bay, NYorks., the former High Chapel. © Judith Anderson. The former Low Chapel. © Steve Bulman. Both are now private residences.
Rushall, Norfolk, St. Mary. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Rushbury, Shrops., St. Peter. © Dorothy Turley. Interior view. © Aidan Thomson.
Rushden, Herts., St. Mary. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Rushden, Nhants., St. Mary. TL 306 318. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. A modern view. © Les Needham (2011). Link.
Rusholme, Manchester, GMan.
Ruston Parva, ERYorks., St. Nicholas. © Bill Henderson.
Ruswarp, NYorks., St. Bartholomew. From an old illustration (1907) in Colin Waters Collection.
Rutherglen, SLanark., the Old Parish Church, which was consecrated in 1902, was the fourth to be built on the site. NS 612 617. © Hugh Millar. The church website also has images of the second and third churches.
Ruthin, Denbighshire.
Ruthin, Vale of Glamorgan, the derelict former Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Interior view. Both © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Ruthwell, D&G., the Parish Church. The famous Ruthwell Cross shows in this internal photo. NY 100 682. Both © Gill Webb-Tomkinson. Three further views - 1, 2, 3, two interior views - 1, 2, the latter also showing the cross, and a close-up of the cross itself, all © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.
Ruxley, Kent, the remains of St. Botolph, or Ruxley Old Church. Deconsecrated in the 16th century, it was used as a barn until recently, and Dave advises that it is currently being restored. Another view. TQ 485 702. © Dave Godden. Link1. Link2.
Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shrops., St. John the Baptist. 126 SJ 394 221. © Dave Westrap. Link.

Ryal, Northumberland, All Saints. NZ 015 742. © Bill Henderson (2011). Grade II listed - link.
Ryarsh, Kent, St. Martin. 188 TQ 672 591. Baptist Church (formerly Jireh Chapel). TQ 669 601. Link. Both © Geoff Watt.
Rydal, Cumbria, St. Mary. 90 NY 364 062. © Tony Richards. Another view. © Dave Westrap. Two further views - 1, 2, an interior view, the altar and the font, all © Dennis Harper (2011). Link1. Link2. Grade B listed - link.
Ryde, IOW., Holy Trinity Church. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Rye, East Sussex.
Rye Harbour, East Sussex, Church of the Holy Spirit (CoE). Memorial to Lifeboat men. TQ 937 190. Both © Dave Westrap. Another view. © Steve Bulman (2009). An old postcard view, from Kevin Gordon's Collection. Link. Church Mission Room. Approx. TQ 940 190. © Steve Bulman (2009).
Ryhall, Rutland, St. John the Evangelist, on Church Street. TF 036 108. © Robin Peel. Since Robin took his photo, some of the trees have been cleared or cut back - another view, © Mike Berrell (2011). The spire and tall porch, and two interior views - 1, 2, all © Mike Berrell (2011). Grade I listed - link. Ryhall Methodist Church on Mill Street - built as Wesleyan in 1878. TF 036 112. © Mike Berrell (2011). Link.
Ryhill, WYorks., St. James. St. Paul (Methodist). Both © Bill Henderson.
Ryhope, T&W., St. Paul (1873). Another view. © James Murray.
Rylstone, NYorks., St. Peter. © John Balaam (1987). Link.
Ryther, NYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © James Murray. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson. Another view of the Methodist Church, © James Murray.
Ryton, Tyne & Wear, Ryton Methodist Church. NZ 165 641. U.R.C. NZ 144 641. St. Hilda at Hedgefield. NZ 165 642. All © Bill Henderson.
Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks., St. Leonard. © James King.