St. Michael the Archangel at Well
Overview
St Michael's was always the Parish Church for both villages, although Well was the smaller of the two and the Lord of the Manor lived in Snape. Its ancient link to Roman and possibly even earlier religious practices, however, meant that it was the public place of worship for both villages.
SERVICES
This parish alternates services between St Michael's, Well and Snape Chapel. Our usual pattern in Well is for a service of Holy Communion at 10.45am on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
HISTORY
The church of St Michael the Archangel in Well is packed with beautiful stained glass windows and historical curiosities, including a Roman mosaic floor and the tomb of Sir Richard Neville, which features graffiti by local ne’er-do-wells of the 16th century. In 1926, when the Snape estates were sold out of private ownership, the then private chapel in Snape Castle was adopted by the Church of England, as a public place of Worship and became a Chapel of Ease to St Michael's. Hence the Parish of Well with Snape. CLICK to read our full history
CHURCHWARDEN
John Knopp 01677 470204
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
3 Church Street, Well, Bedale DL8 2QA
SERVICES
This parish alternates services between St Michael's, Well and Snape Chapel. Our usual pattern in Well is for a service of Holy Communion at 10.45am on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
HISTORY
The church of St Michael the Archangel in Well is packed with beautiful stained glass windows and historical curiosities, including a Roman mosaic floor and the tomb of Sir Richard Neville, which features graffiti by local ne’er-do-wells of the 16th century. In 1926, when the Snape estates were sold out of private ownership, the then private chapel in Snape Castle was adopted by the Church of England, as a public place of Worship and became a Chapel of Ease to St Michael's. Hence the Parish of Well with Snape. CLICK to read our full history
CHURCHWARDEN
John Knopp 01677 470204
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
3 Church Street, Well, Bedale DL8 2QA
Godography
Photographs showcasing some of our most beautiful and stunning features of St. Michael's in Well. Come and see for yourselves! All are very welcome. Photo's coming soon, we're just waiting for a fine sunny day to take them...
