St Michael le Belfrey, York, Church building in central York, England
The church stands at the intersection of High Petergate and Minster Yard, directly opposite York Minster, featuring Perpendicular Gothic architecture and detailed stonework.
Built between 1525 and 1537, the church holds significance as the baptism location of Guy Fawkes on April 16, 1570, before his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot.
The interior contains a 1702 Baroque reredos by John Etty, eighteenth-century memorials, and preserved seventeenth-century carved wooden benches throughout the nave.
The church maintains regular services and welcomes visitors to explore its architectural features, including the fourteenth-century stained glass in the east window.
Two original staircases leading to the western gallery display Gothick balustrades and serpentine handrails, representing rare surviving architectural elements from the period.
Location: City of York
Inception: 1525
Website: http://belfrey.org
GPS coordinates: 53.96200,-1.08300
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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