Visit St Mary's Church at Lastingham

Saint Mary’s Church at Lastingham was constructed towards the end of the 11th century on the site of an ancient monastery which was founded by St Cedd in 654 AD.

Inside the church is the crypt where there are many secrets hidden among the stones. Bede wrote in the year 731 that “there was an ancient power in the crypt at Lastingham where earlier crimes were perpetrated”.

When you enter the crypt down the ancient stone steps, it is like descending into a tomb with a cold and clammy atmosphere that seems to surround you.

All around you will see columns, pedestals, fragments of crosses and stone carvings which give off an aura of unease. The broken head of the old Ana Cross resides in the crypt. The local’s believe that the spirits of Cedd and his brother Chad still roam the tomb-like crypt. Spend some time in the cold atmosphere in the crypt and see what you think.

Rosella Luxury Holiday Cottage

Rosella Cottage is a luxury holiday home in Rosedale Abbey - in the heart of the North York Moors.  Built in 1850 but now completely refurbished; we have a cosy lounge, kitchen, a king-size bed in a big bedroom with vaulted-ceiling and exposed beams, and a lovely en-suite.

We've got a village-centre location and we're easy walking distance to the village shop, cafes, and village pubs with great restaurants.  To view availability and for bookings, just click here.