St Nicholas' Church, Leicester, Anglo-Saxon church near Jewry Wall in Leicester, England
The church stands next to ancient Roman ruins with a Norman tower featuring herringbone patterns of Roman tiles at its base.
Dating from 880 AD, St Nicholas Church served as the cathedral for Leicester's Saxon bishops between 679 and 874.
The building functions as the official church of the University of Leicester and maintains an active congregation with diverse members.
Regular evening services take place at 18:30 on Sundays, with the church remaining accessible to visitors throughout the week.
The church walls contain a Roman brick displaying an ancient dog's paw print, connecting modern visitors to daily life in Roman times.
Location: City of Leicester
Inception: 9 century
Website: http://stnicholasleicester.com
GPS coordinates: 52.63510,-1.14091
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:28
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