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St Denys's Church, York

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St Denys's Church, York — Grade I listed church in York, Yorkshire, England, UK.

St Denys's Church, York, historic churches in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
York · 1.2 km
  • Free entry

About

St Denys's Church, York is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in York, Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.9567°, -1.0762°.

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Heritage listing

St Denys' Church, York is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England on Walmgate in York.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Denys' Church, York is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England on Walmgate in York.

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Background

History

It was built on the site of a Saxon church and possibly of a Roman temple (the earliest records date from ). Inside some of the earliest stained glass in York can be found: the sculpted Norman doorway and 15th century heraldic roof are also noteworthy features. The figure of St Denys can be seen in the 15th-century east window – fewer than 40 English churches are dedicated to this French saint. The church was originally a lot larger than it is now, as part of the church subsided after the king's fishpool was drained; another part gave way shortly after as a sewer was being built nearby and the current main entrance is situated where a window used to be. Originally it also had a spire but,…

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Coordinates
53.9567, -1.0762
District
York
Parish
York, unparished area
Postcode
YO1 9AD
Parliamentary constituency
York Central
Established
1350
Nearest railway station
York1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Denys's Church, York?
St Denys's Church, York is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 9AD), in the parish of York, unparished area.
When was St Denys's Church, York built?
Built or established in 1350.
Is St Denys's Church, York a listed building?
St Denys's Church, York is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Denys's Church, York free to visit?
Yes, St Denys's Church, York is free to enter.
How do I get to St Denys's Church, York?
The nearest railway station is York, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 9AD.