Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Howden Minster
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Howden Minster — church in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Howden · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Howden Minster, the nearest railway station is Howden, located 2.2 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is DN14 7GN.
About
Howden Minster is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1270. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.7453°, -0.8669°.
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Heritage listing
Howden Minster (also known as the Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul, Howden) is a large Grade I listed Church of England church in the Diocese of York. It is located in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and is one of the largest churches in the East Riding. It is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul and it is therefore properly known as 'the Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul'. Its Grade I listed status also includes the Chapter House.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From English Heritage
The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th-century chancel and chapter house (viewable only from the outside), attached to the still operational cathedral-like minster church.
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From the Wikipedia article
Howden Minster (also known as the Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul, Howden) is a large Grade I listed Church of England church in the Diocese of York. It is located in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and is one of the largest churches in the East Riding. It is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul and it is therefore properly known as 'the Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul'. Its Grade I listed status also includes the Chapter House.
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Background
History
There has been a church at Howden since Anglo-Saxon times, and it has always been on the same site. Before the Norman Conquest in 1066, it was owned by monks from Peterborough Abbey. But the only remnants from those earlier churches is a Norman corbel table on the east wall of the north transept. The bishops of Durham came into possession of the manor of Howden in 1086–7, during the tenure of William de St-Calais (1081–96). The town and surrounding area benefited from this connection: the bishops secured a weekly market and four annual fairs for Howden before the 13th century. The great income of the parish church meant that it became prebendal in the 1220s, then achieved collegiate status…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7453, -0.8669
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Howden
- Postcode
- DN14 7GN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Phone
- 07777124656
- Established
- 1270
- Nearest railway station
- Howden — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Daily for general visiting; check in advance for special journeys.
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q12060577 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Howden Minster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Howden Minster.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howden Minster?
- Howden Minster is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN14 7GN), in the parish of Howden.
- What is Howden Minster?
- Howden Minster — church in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Howden Minster?
- The nearest railway station is Howden, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN14 7GN.
- When was Howden Minster built?
- Built or established in 1270.
- Who runs Howden Minster?
- Howden Minster is operated by English Heritage.
- Is Howden Minster a listed building?
- Howden Minster is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Howden Minster free to visit?
- Yes, Howden Minster is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howden Minster?
- The nearest railway station is Howden, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN14 7GN.