Greyfriars Church, Reading, Medieval church building in Reading, England
The stone structure of Greyfriars Church stands in Reading's center, featuring a three-bay nave, buttresses, and segmental headed windows throughout its exterior walls.
Franciscan friars established the church in 1301 after relocating from their original site due to flooding, maintaining religious services until their expulsion during the 1538 dissolution.
The church maintains its position as an evangelical Anglican place of worship within the Diocese of Oxford, conducting regular services and community gatherings.
Located on Friar Street in central Reading, the church welcomes visitors to explore its architecture and participate in various religious services throughout the week.
This Grade I listed building represents the most complete example of Franciscan architecture remaining in England and continues operating as the oldest Franciscan church in the United Kingdom.
Location: Reading
Inception: 14 century
Website: http://greyfriars.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.45677,-0.97653
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:22
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