St Denys' Church, York is a

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in the

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History

It was built on the site of a Saxon church and possibly of a

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temple (the earliest records date from ). Inside some of the earliest

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in York can be found: the sculpted

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doorway and 15th century

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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

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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

Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland, (25 July 1421 – 29 March 1461) was an English magnate. The Earldom of Northumberland was then one of the greatest landholdings in northern England; Percy also became Lord Poynings on his marr ...

Memorials

*Robert Welborn Hotham 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

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organ formerly at

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References

External links

St Denys Walmgate - York City Centre ChurchesSt Denys, York
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Denys Denys () is both a form of the given name Denis and a patronymic surname. Amongst others, it is a transliteration of the common Ukrainian name ''Денис''. Closely related forms are ''Denijs'' and ''Dénys''. Notable people with the name includ ...

Burial sites of the House of Percy Walmgate