The church of St. Simon and St. Jude was built for Simon Thomas Scrope of Danby Hall by Joseph Aloysius Hansom in 1868, with stained glass windows by Henry Hughes of Ward and Hughes,
Frith Street, London. Nikolaus Pevsner describes the decorative elements as being a mixture of Quattrocento (favouring 15th century Italian architecture) and a French style. It is approached
through the graveyard between an avenue of yew trees and is surrounded by pleasant arable pastures.
The Scrope family financed and maintained the church until after World War II when it was handed over to the Diocese. Until 1978 it had its own resident priest in the Presbytery
(Ulshaw House) but was then combined with Leyburn where the priest resides. In 2002 the Leyburn priest also took on responsibility for the parish of
St. Mary and St. Joseph in Aiskew-Bedale.
To find St. Simon and St. Jude, turn north off the East Witton-Middleham Road at the Coverbridge Inn and turn right immediately after Ulshaw Bridge (over the River Ure). The church is
immediately on the left behind Ulshaw House. It is normally locked, but can be opened for visitors on request. Please ring Sally or Tony Doyle on 01969 623520.
Mass Times:
Sunday
8.30 am
Wednesday
9.00 am
Holy Days Vigil Mass
6.30 pm
On Holy Days there is a Vigil Mass at St. Simon & St. Jude's at 6.30 pm, and during the summer period a Vigil Mass is said at 6.30 pm on Saturday at the Anglican Church of St. Margaret in Hawes.
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