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The Minster Church of St John

A Grade I Listed Building in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire

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  • Beverley Minster

  • St John: founded c.690 as college of secular canons, current building from c.1220

  • St John: Perpendicular western towers c.1400

  • St John: cathedral sized church with Early English transepts

  • St John: Early English c13 east end with c15 Perpendicular alterations

  • St John: doorway to south transept; pure Early English

  • St John: Decorated nave c14 towards Perpendicular west window; lierne vaulting

  • St John: Early English choir looking towards Perpendicular great east window

  • St John: Early English south transept

  • St John: double staircase that led to the c13 chapter house

  • St John: the Percy Tomb; Lady Eleanor Percy d.1328 though dates after 1339

  • St John: the Percy Tomb; gable encloses a giant nodding ogee; Decorated art of highest quality

  • St John: the Percy Tomb; Christ supporting angels receiving the departed

  • The Frith Stool, or Sanctuary Chair

  • Font and cover

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  • Choir stalls

  • Nave from crossing

  • Musician N aisle

  • Musician N aisle

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  • Nave roof

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  • Beverley Minster, W window

  • So-called "Two sisters" tomb canopy, S aisle

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Entry Name: The Minster Church of St John

Listing Date: 1 March 1950

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1084028

English Heritage Legacy ID: 167285

ID on this website: 101084028

Location: Collegiate Church of St John, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17

County: East Riding of Yorkshire

Civil Parish: Beverley

Built-Up Area: Beverley

Traditional County: Yorkshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): East Riding of Yorkshire

Church of England Parish: Beverley Minster St John and St Martin

Church of England Diocese: York

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