St Cuthbert at #Sessay was the first of #Butterfield’s churches for #Dawnay—late 1840s. A handsome composition, with broach spire, bridge and lychgate, and neighbouring school and schoolmaster’s house. It all feels timeless and properly rural—not qualities often associated with Butterfield’s work.

Last church-crawl of the year continued my exploration of Wm. #Butterfield’s churches for Wm. Dawnay, 7th Viscount #Downe.

Headed to the edges of the vales of York and Mowbray, to visit #Sessay and #Dalton. 1/