St Laurence Priory

A jewel in the heart of Snaith in the East Riding of Yorkshire

A Church that is Over 900 Years Old

Look through the pages in the “Priory History” link to see some of the history of this magnificent building.

Read the guidebook for more details.

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Dedicated to St Laurence

This church is dedicated to St Laurence (or St Lawrence), and
we are the founders of the St Laurence Network, an active
link between all 262 churches dedicated to St Laurence in the
British Isles. Click the link below to see a map of them all.

St Laurence Network

“Alone we can do so little,
together we can do so much.”

The children of Snaith Primary School during the severe flooding in 2020

One Parish, Five Churches

St Laurence Priory in Snaith is part of the Benefice of Great Snaith which also includes the churches of Holy Trinity at Cowick, St John the Baptist at Heck, St Paul at Hensall and St John the Baptist at Pollington. Our logo represents the five churches.

Historic Church

There was originally a Saxon church on this site, and the present Priory is over 950 years old. It survived The Reformation, and several issues caused by neglect, but is now watertight, and we welcome all visitors to our church.

Lottery Heritage Fund Support

Significant restoration work required to fix the roof was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and local fundraising. The roof was the first of a multi-stage project to ensure that the Priory is available for future generations to enjoy.

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Contact Details

Rectory

The Orchard, Pontefract Road, Snaith,
East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 9JS

Church

High Street, Snaith,
East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 9HE (no post)

 

Telephone: (01405) 860866

email:          rector@greatsnaith.org.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the table on the right to answer the most frequent questions that we receive.

If what you need to know is not listed, please contact us
using the form below, and we will be happy to provide additional details.

What are your services like?

All of our services are based on Common Worship.

What times are the services?

There is a communion service every Sunday at 10:45am, apart from the last Sunday in each month when a Team Service is held at one of the churches in the Benefice at 10:00am.

What facilities do you have for children?

All of our services are inclusive, and we welcome children, whether quiet or noisy! We have a play area for children.

How do I book a baptism/Christening?

Contact Rev Eleanor directly via telephone or Facebook.

How do I get married at the Priory?

Again, talk to Rev Eleanor. Be aware, however, that the weddings season is busy, so the sooner you make contact, the better!

Our Recent Posts

Church Opening in the Parish of Great Snaith

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Statement from the Standing Committee about church opening

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Notices for 19 April 2020

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Snaith Priory Still Used for Flooding Help

by | 22nd March 2020 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

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The Collect for Mothering Sunday

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What We Do

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Safeguarding Policy

The Parish of Great Snaith is committed to high standards in the safeguarding and care of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our safeguarding officer for Snaith is Eleanor Robertshaw (01405 860866). Our parish Safeguarding policy can be read by contacting Eleanor, reading the copies lodged in the church, or by visiting our ‘Church Near You’ site.