The cache is a small container with a very small trade item and travel bug inside. You will need to bring your own pen or pencil to sign the log book.
This is the oldest church in Leeds city centre. It was built in 1632-34, a turbulent time in England when very few new churches were built. The glory of the church lies in its magnificent Jacobean fittings, particularly the superb carved wooden screen.
The church was funded by wealthy merchant and Royalist John Harrison, who also paid for the grammar school and almshouses nearby. Harrison’s benevolent spirit still pervades the church – he is buried near the altar, and a series of stained-glass windows depicts his good works. One of the windows shows an apocryphal tale in which Harrison presents King Charles, imprisoned in Leeds, with a tankard of gold coins disguised as a draught of ale. Other monuments around the church commemorate the citizens of Leeds throughout the centuries, and emphasise the importance of the wool industry to the city’'s prosperity.
In the mid-19th century, the parish wanted to demolish the building and rebuild a more convenient modern church. The young architect Norman Shaw led an outcry against this, joined by the eminent architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. Happily, they prevailed and Shaw was responsible for the ensuing restoration, very much in the original style of the building.
The church is officially redundant and is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT). The CCT keeps the church open to the public and welcomes geocachers. The cache is located within the churchyard gates, which are open daily from dawn until dusk. The church itself is open to visitors Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-3pm. Please do visit and don't forget to sign the visitor book inside!