Location York Denomination Church of England Diocese Diocese of York Dedication St Denys Deanery York | Country England Parish York St Denys Province Province of York Archdeaconry York Heritage designation Listed building | |
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Address St. Deny's Rd, York YO1 9QD, UK Similar All Saints' Church - Pavemen, St Olave's Church - York, Holy Trinity Church - Micklegat, St Martin le Grand - York, St Mary Bishophill Junior - Y | ||
St Denys's Church, York is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England on Walmgate in York.
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History
It was built on the site of a Saxon church and possibly of a Roman temple (the earliest records date from c. 1154). 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, unfortunately, between the 17th and 18th century it was hit by a cannon shot and struck by lightning. The spire was only removed 20 years later after being partially blown down.
The church was rebuilt in 1798 and then in 1846 - 1847 there were further alterations including the rebuilding of the west end and tower, and north and south arcades under the supervision of the architect Thomas Pickersgill.
Memorials
Organ
The pipe organ was built by Thos. S. Hughes of Bradford and dates from 1925. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.