This is a tiny church just off the A19 in the hamlet of Birdforth, no longer used for regular worship but is usually open to the public.
Internally there is a round chancel arch. In the north wall of the chancel is a carved stone coat of arms dated 1585. The lectern dates from the 17th century and the pulpit from about 1700. The font is from the 12th century and consists of a circular tub on a later base, with a 17th century cover. In the chancel is a tomb, probably from the 14th century, the top of which is carved with a sword.
The church is constructed in stone rubble and has a roof of interlocking tiles. Its plan is simple, consisting of a four-bay nave and a single-bay chancel. At the corner are quoins. At the west end is a brick bellcote with louvred bell openings. Its roof is covered in Welsh slates, is pyramidal in shape, and at its apex is an iron finial. At the east end on the chancel gable is a cross. In the south wall of the nave is a round-arched doorway, to the right of which are two round-arched two-light windows.
To reach your goal you will first need to find a gravestone.
Emma Jane was for AB years the beloved wife of George Wailes. She died on CD November EFGH aged JK
The cache can be found at N 54 10.AFK W 001 15.(C+E)B(J-G)
Just a short stroll along the no through road towards the corner cupboard and about 7' from the ground.