Founded by St. John of Beverley c.700, the present building is the third on the site and dates from 1220. Beverley Minster continues to fulfil its function as a place of worship and parish church to some 17,000 people in the town of Beverley, East Yorkshire. The Minster’s history is intimately associated with Saint John of Beverley, bishop, teacher and healer, whose remains lie in the nave. Beverley Minster is also reputedly where Henry V came to give thanks after the battle of Agincourt.