Placename Index, R

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. Harbury and Radford Semele Baptist Church. © John French.
Radway, Warks., St. Peter. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 368 481.
Radwinter, Essex, St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. The postcard was badly faded, and has hence been heavily processed to recover as good an image as possible.
Raffrey, County Down, Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
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.
Ramsbottom, GMan.
Ramsgate, Kent.
Ramsgill, NYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. SE 119 709. © Michael Bourne. Link.
Ramshaw, Co. Durham, Methodist Church. © Alan Blacklock.
Randalstown, County Antrim, First Presbyterian Church. St. MacNissi (R.C.) dates from 1784. Both © Mark Lusby. The Duneane Fulton Memorial Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
Randwick, Gloucs., St. John the Baptist. SO 828 067. © Neil McDonald. Link1. Link2.
Rangeworthy, Gloucs., Holy Trinity. © Phil Draper.
Ranworth, Norfolk, St. Helen. © Geoff Watt. Another view. Interior view. Both © James Murray. Link.
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. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Notts., Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson.
Rathernan Bridge, Co. Carlow, the remains of Tomard Church. © Liam Murphy.
Rathlee, County Sligo, Star of the Sea (R.C.). © Bill Henderson.
Rathlin, County Antrim, Church of Ireland. Catholic Church. Both © Alastair Cameron.
Ratley, Warks., St. Peter ad Vincula. The doorway. Both © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 383 473.
Raughtonhead, Cumb.  © 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.
Ravenstone, Leicestershire, St. Michael and All Angels. © Christine Denton. An old postcard view, from Christine Denton's Collection. Link1. Link2.
Ravenstonedale, Cumb., St. Oswald. 91 NY 721 042. Methodist Church. 91 NY 723 039. U.R.C. at High Chapel. 91 NY 776 086. All © Philip Kapp.
Ravensworth, NYorks., Methodist Church. © Alan Blacklock.
Rawcliffe, ERYorks., St. James. © Bill Henderson. Possible former church, now a private residence. © James Murray.
Rawdon, WYorks., Trinity Church - not the dedication, but so called because it houses the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed congregations. St. Peter. Both © Bill Henderson.
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. 155 TM 049 386. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Rayleigh, Essex.

Read, Lancs., St. John the Evangelist. 103 SD 765 347. U.R.C. 103 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. 179 TR 227 693. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4. St. Mary the Virgin. 179 TR 211 690. Both photos © Dave Westrap. Postcard from the collection of Dave Westrap.
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.
Reddish, GMan.
Redditch, Worcs.
Redmile, Leics. An old postcard of the church (ca. 1920.) Link. Both © Linda Brockway.
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, Cnwll., dedicated to St. Euny. © Charles Winpenny at http://www.cornwallcam.co.uk/.
Redwick, Newport, St. Thomas the Apostle. © Margaret Woodley. Link.
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. © Aidan Thomson.
Renwick, Cumb., All Saints. 86 NY 597 437. Methodist chapel. 86 NY 597 435. Both © Steve Bulman. Link.
Repps, Norfolk, Primitive Methodist (1907). © Geoff Watt.
Repton, Derbyshire.
Resipole, Highland, former church, now a private residence. © Peter Amsden.
Retford, Notts.
Revesby, Lincs., St. Lawrence. © Dave Hitchborne.

Rhayader, Powys, St. Clement. From an old postcard (franked 1904), Bulman Collection. A modern view. © Graeme Harvey. Link1. Link2. Tabernacle U.R.C. © Graeme Harvey. Bethany Chapel. SN 968 680. © Bruce Read.
Rhodes, Lancs., dedicated to All Saints. © Robert Mather.
Rhodes Minnis, Kent, Methodist Church, dating from 1888. 179 TR 153 432. © Geoff Watt.
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. Former chapel (1880) now in secular use. SJ 075 750. Both © Mike Berrell.
Rhuddlan, Denbighshire.
Rhudry, Caerphilly - see Rudry.
Rhydowen, Ceredigion, disused former chapel (1854). SN 443 452. © Mike Berrell.
Rhyl, Denbighshire.

Ribchester, Lancs., St. Wilfrid. 103 SD 649 350. Evangelical Presbyterian Church. 103 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.
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. 177 TQ 616 639. © Dave Westrap. 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.
Rienachait, Highland, (between Stoer and Clashnessie), Free Church. © Edward Paxton.
Rievaulx, NYorks., St. Mary. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Rigsby, Lincs., St. James. Interior view. TF 431 754. Both © Mike Berrell. Link.
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.
Ringwood, Hants., St. Peter and St. Paul. © Frank Riddle at http://hampshirecam.co.uk.
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), Bulman Collection.  Link.
Ringwould, Kent, St. Nicholas. 179 TR 359 484. © Geoff Watt.
Ripley, NYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Bill McKenzie.
Ripley, Surrey, St. Mary Magdalene. 187 TQ 051 566. © Barbara Barklem.
Ripon, NYorks.
Ripple, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. 179 TR 351 503. © Geoff Watt.
Ripple, Worcs., St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Risabus Oa, (Islay), Highland, ruined church. NR 314 436. © Martin Briscoe.
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.
River, Kent (near Dover), St. Peter and St. Paul. 179 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, St. Margaret of Antioch. © David Gallimore.
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.
Rocester, Staffs., St. Michael. SK 112 394. St. Joseph's Chapel (1837) on High Street. SK 107 393. Former Primitive Methodist Chapel (1888) on High street. SK 109 394. All © Mike Berrell.
Rochdale, GMan.
Rochester, Kent.
Rochford, Worcs., St. Michael. SO 692 685. © David Adams. Link.
Rock, Worcs., St. Peter & St. Paul. © Bill McKenzie.
Rockcliffe, Cumb., St. Mary. © Steve Bulman. 85 NY 358 617. Link.
Rockhampton, Gloucs., St. Oswald. © Phil Draper.
Rockingham, Northants., St. Leonard. © Bill McKenzie.
Rode Heath, heshire,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.
Rogate, WSus., St. Bartholomew. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
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.
Rolvenden, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. A modern view. 189 TQ 845 312. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Romaldkirk, County Durham, St. Romald. Percival recommends a visit to this church, which contains some early masonry, and interesting church furniture. © Percival Turnbull. 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. Link. Methodist Church. SU 355 211. © Andrew Ross.
Romsley, Worcs., St. Kenelm. SO 943 807. © Roy Graham. Another view. © John French.
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.
Rosedale Abbey, NYorks., St. Mary of Lawrence. Former Methodist Chapel. Both © Bill McKenzie.
Rosemarket, Pembs., U.R.C. chapel, earlier Nonconformist, 157 SM 953 082. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Rosemarkie, Highland. © Martin Briscoe.
Roskeen, Highland, Free Church of Scotland. © Bill Henderson.
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.
Rosneath, Argyll & Bute, St. Modan. St. Gilda (R.C.). Both © Martin Briscoe.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
Rossett, Wrexham, Christ Church. Presbyterian Church. Both © Jane Marriott.
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. © Gerard Close. Link.
Rostherne, Chesh., St. Mary. © Bruce Read.
Rothbury, Northumberland.
Rotherby, Leics., All Saints. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton.
Rotherfield, ESus., 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.
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.
Roughton, Lincs., St. Margaret. © Dave Hitchborne.
Rousham, Oxon., St. James. An unusual recessed tomb. Both © John Salmon.
Routh, ERYorks., All Saints. Link1. Link2. Samman Hall (Christadelphian Meeting Room). Both © James Murray.
Rowen, Conwy, Seion Chapel. SH 758 721. © Martin Briscoe.
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. Link. Methodist Church. Both © James Murray.
Roxburgh, Borders, the Parish Church. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Roy Bridge, Highland, St. Margaret (R.C.). © Martin Briscoe.
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.
Rudry (or Rhudry), Caerphilly, St. James. © David Gallimore. Link.
Rudston, East Yorkshire, All Saints. © Steve Watson.
Rudyard, Staffs., Methodist Church. SJ 952 579. © Mike Berrell.
Rufforth, NYorks., All Saints. SE 527 514. © Michael Bourne.
Rugby, Warks.
Rugeley, Staffs.
Runcorn, Cheshire.
Runswick Bay, NYorks., the former High Chapel. © Judith Anderson. The former Low Chapel. © Steve Bulman. Both are now private residences.
Rushbury, Shrops., St. Peter. © Dorothy Turley. Interior view. © Aidan Thomson.
Rushden, Nhants., St. Mary. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Rusholme, 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.
Ruthwell, D&G., the Parish Church. The famous Ruthwell Cross shows in this internal photo. NY 100 682. Both © Gill Webb-Tomkinson. Link.
Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shrops., St. John the Baptist. 126 SJ 394 221. © Dave Westrap. 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. Link1. Link2.
Rye, East Sussex.
Rye Harbour, ESus., Church of the Holy Spirit (CoE). Memorial to Lifeboat men. 189 TQ 937 190. Both © Dave Westrap. Holy Trinity. TQ 938 192. From a postcard in the Kevin Gordon Collection. Link.
Ryhall, Rutland, St. John the Evangelist. © Robin Peel.
Ryhill, WYorks., St. James. St. Paul (Methodist). Both © Bill Henderson.
Ryther, NYorks., All Saints. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks., St. Leonard. © James King.