St Giles' Church, Norwich

St Giles' Church, Norwich
St Giles' Church, Norwich
Map
52°37′46.16″N 1°17′14.95″E / 52.6294889°N 1.2874861°E / 52.6294889; 1.2874861
OS grid referenceTG 22565 08599
LocationNorwich, Norfolk
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
ChurchmanshipModern Catholic
History
DedicationSt Giles
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed
Specifications
Height120 feet (37 m)
Administration
DioceseAnglican Diocese of Norwich
ArchdeaconryNorwich
DeaneryNorwich East
ParishNorwich St Giles

St Giles' Church, Norwich is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Norwich.[1][2]

History

The church is medieval and is noted in the Domesday Book of 1086. The present St Giles Church has its origins in 1386, when a bequest was given to start building the church. By 1424, the tower was almost finished, and by 1430 the building was complete enough for funerals to take place. It was restored between 1866 and 1867 by Richard Phipson. The tower is the tallest church tower in Norwich at a height of 120 ft.

Memorials

There are a number of wall monuments including those to:

Organ

The church contained an organ which dated from 1896 by Norman and Beard. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[3]

References

  1. ^ The Buildings of England. Norfolk. Nikolaus Pevsner. p.212. First Edition. 1962. Penguin Books Limited
  2. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Giles, Norwich (1051876)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Norfolk Norwich, St. Giles [N12404]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
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