Minster to be inspected after loose stone spotted

26 January 2026

Emma PetrieEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Humberside Fire and Rescue were called to Hull Minster after reports of loose stonework on Saturday

Simon Pattern A person wearing a blue helmet and orange clothing is positioned on an aerial platform above Hull Minster. They are cutting a decorative stone finial on the roof of the building. — Humberside Fire and Rescue were called to Hull Minster after reports of loose stonework on Saturday

Hull Minster is to undergo an inspection this week after part of its roof became loose.

The area around the Grade I listed building was partially closed on Saturday afternoon after concerns were raised by a member of the public.

Firefighters said they removed part of a damaged finial - a stonework ornament - which was 32ft (10m) above ground.

The Reverend Canon Dr Dominic Black said: "Our architect and stonemason will be attending on Tuesday to assess."

Hull Minster has thanked the emergency services for their response

A broken stone finial on the roof of Hull Minster. Five arched windows are visible in the background. — Hull Minster has thanked the emergency services for their response

Black said the loose finial was on the "north church side lower roof".

He added: "The top section has been taken down, but as a precaution the car park will be closed and the back section of the North Nave will be closed until it is stabilised."

The damaged stonework was removed from the roof

A pile of rubble lies on a cobble street next to Hull Minster. A metal fence has cordoned the area off and is visible in the background. — The damaged stonework was removed from the roof

Last year, the minster celebrated its 600th anniversary, with a survey finding "no major issues with the fabric of the building".

The fire service said it had passed the matter on to the council, while clergy said it had moved Hull Minster's Sunday services to nearby St Mary's in Lowgate.