Snaith Priory

Snaith Priory of St Laurence is a Grade I listed building situated in the town of Snaith in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Snaith, Yorkshire

Opening times

Summer opening, Wednesday afternoons 2pm to 4pm in May, June, July and August. Guided tours and refreshments available.
The key is held by 'The Flower Shack' opposite the church and is available Monday to Saturday between 10am and 3pm. At all other times or if you are planning your visit in advance, please contact us.

Address

Market Place
Snaith
Yorkshire
DN14 9HE

The current building dates from the 12th and 13th centuries.

A daughter church of Selby Abbey, it is thought to have been a pilgrimage site for the followers of St Scytha and St Ethelreda. Until the 1860s it was a 'Peculiar' boasting its own Consistory Court.

Features include, the 13th century 'squat' tower, a niche to St Scytha, a number of chantry chapels and a sculpture of Viscount Downe by Francis Chantrey.

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Train station within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Café within 500m

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Church of England

Contact information

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