Greyfriars, Coventry, Medieval church building in Coventry, England
The Greyfriars church features a 211-foot-high tower with an octagonal spire that stands as part of Coventry's three historic spires formation.
Franciscan monks established the original Greyfriars monastery in 1234 with timber granted by King Henry III for their first church construction.
The medieval tower base now houses a cafe named Inspire, merging historical architecture with modern community gathering purposes in central Coventry.
The Grade II* listed building remains accessible to visitors who can explore the preserved medieval tower while enjoying refreshments in the ground floor cafe.
The original church measured 240 feet in length and contained multiple chapels, including burial sites for notable figures such as John Ward, Coventry's first mayor.
Location: Coventry
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 52.40570,-1.51170
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:41
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