Leicester's Church, Protestant cathedral ruins in Denbigh, Wales.
Leicester's Church features ten bays with Tudor arched windows, Tuscan pillars, and encompasses a rectangular space measuring 54.9 meters by 22.9 meters.
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, initiated the construction in 1578 as a Protestant cathedral, but financial issues halted progress in 1584 and his death in 1588 ended the project.
The structure represents one of the first major Protestant church constructions in Britain after the Reformation, displaying both Gothic exterior and classical interior elements.
The Grade I listed building stands next to Denbigh Castle, with public viewing available through barred gates at 22 Bull Lane, Denbigh, Denbighshire.
The north aisle wall and west end maintain their original height while the south wall and east gable experienced stone removal over centuries.
Location: Denbigh
Inception: 1578
Elevation above the sea: 122.1 m
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/denbigh-leicesters-church
GPS coordinates: 53.18220,-3.41890
Latest update: April 3, 2025 19:28
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