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St Denys

This small medieval church, built on the site of a Saxon church and possibly a Roman temple, conceals a fine collection of stained glass, including the earliest in York.

York, Yorkshire

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Walmgate
York
Yorkshire
YO1 9QD

Inside the sculpted Norman doorway there is a lovely 15th century timbered roof and, almost hidden high above the south aisle arcade, four carved 12th century Norman heads.

St Denys was once a lot larger than it is now, but parts of it subsided after the king's fish pool was drained and a sewer was built nearby, resulting in an unusual square shaped church made up of just the east end with its flanking chapels.

Further mishaps followed: the original spire was hit by cannon shot, struck by lightning and then partially blown down during the 17th and 18th centuries and was only replaced in the Victorian age.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Café within 500m

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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