English Heritage sites near Snaith and Cowick Parish
HOWDEN MINSTER
7 miles from Snaith and Cowick Parish
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.
BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS
14 miles from Snaith and Cowick Parish
Time really does stand still at Brodsworth Hall, one of the most unusual visitor attractions in South Yorkshire.
STEETON HALL GATEWAY
15 miles from Snaith and Cowick Parish
A fine example of a small, well preserved manorial gatehouse dating from the 14th century.
CONISBROUGH CASTLE
17 miles from Snaith and Cowick Parish
Dramatically re-presented in May 2014 after a major HLF funded project, the keep of Conisbrough Castle is unique.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
18 miles from Snaith and Cowick Parish
The remains, mainly the 13th century refectory and kitchen, of a small monastery for just six Gilbertine canons - the only wholly English monastic order.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
20 miles from Snaith and Cowick Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
Churches in Snaith and Cowick Parish
St Laurence Priory
HIgh Street
Snaith
01405 860866
http://www.greatsnaith.org.uk
Snaith Priory dominates the town of Snaith, being the largest building in the town. It began life as a daughter church of Selby Abbey and has been an important building since. Parts of the Priory date back to the eleventh century but it contains examples of many architectural periods.
Worship at Snaith Priory is traditional with use of Common Worship. There are also one off services during the year, such as a Choral Evensong and The Civic Service.
Snaith Priory is a very popular place to get married, do contact Eleanor Robertshaw if you would like to get married at the Priory.
Pubs in Snaith and Cowick Parish
Bell & Crown
Black Lion
Brewers Arms Hotel
10 Pontefract Rd, Snaith, DN14 9JS
(01405) 862404
thebrewersarms.co.uk
Downe Arms
15 Market Place, Snaith, DN14 9HE
(01405) 860544
the-downe-arms.co.uk
Plough Inn
Shearburn Terrace, Snaith, DN14 9JJ
(01405) 480106
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