St Giles' Church, Norwich

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

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

History

The church is medieval and is noted in the Domesday Book. It was restored between 1866 - 1867 by Richard Phipson. The tower is the tallest 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.[2]

References

  1. The Buildings of England. Norfolk. Nikolaus Pevsner. p.212. First Edition. 1962. Penguin Books Limited
  2. "NPOR N12404". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
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