St John of Beverley, Wressle

Wressle Church is unusual both in its architecture and in its dedication. The ancient parish church at Wressle was completely rebuilt in brick in 1799 in a style somewhat reminiscent of a non-conformist chapel (apart from the small tower) by Lord Egremont, in an era when church building was relatively uncommon. It is the most westerly church in the Archdeaconry of the East Riding.

The dedication is to East Riding saint, John of Beverley (or Harpham): an Anglo-Saxon bishop, whose deeds are recorded in Bede’s Historia.

The building is snug and well attended. Very much the village church, St John’s strives to be at the heart of the whole rural community it serves. In May 2009, the Howden Team Rogation Ramble took place at Wressle.

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Rev'd James Little, Team Rector
The Minster Rectory
Howden
DN14 7BL
Tel: 01430 432056

Special Events
Regular Services and Events

Palm Procession with Donkey

A palm procession from church to the village hall, followed by refreshments

Sunday 28th March 2010 at 9:30 AM for ¾ hour

Rogation ramble

An informal outdoor Rogation walk starting from Wressle Castle and ending with tea in the VIllage Hall. Team Event of the Howden team Ministry Churches

Sunday 9th May 2010 at 3:00 PM for 2 hours