St Denys's Church, York facts for kids
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St Denys Church, York
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| 53°57′26.27″N 1°4′34.61″W / 53.9572972°N 1.0762806°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 60713 51574 |
| Location | York |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Denys |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | York St Denys |
| Deanery | York |
| Archdeaconry | York |
| Diocese | Diocese of York |
| Province | Province of York |
St Denys' Church, York is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England on Walmgate in York.
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.
Burials
Memorials
- Robert Welborn Hotham c. 1806 by Fisher
- James Melrose (d. 1837) by Plows
- Rev John Walker, Rector, (d. 1813)
- Dorothy Wilson (d. 1717)
Organ
The previous 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.
In 2017/18 the organ was replaced by the 1879 Father Willis organ formerly at St Ebbe's Church, Oxford.
