St Cuthbert's Church, York Explained

St Cuthbert's Church, Peasholme Green, York
Coordinates:53.9607°N -1.075°W
Location:York
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Churchmanship:Evangelical
Website:yhop.co.uk
Dedication:St Cuthbert
Status:Parish church
Functional Status:Active
Heritage Designation:Grade I listed
Designated Date:14 June 1954
Style:Gothic

St Cuthbert's Church is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England on Peasholme Green in York[1] now known as St Cuthbert's House of Prayer.

History

The church dates from the 15th century. Around 1430 it was restored and largely rebuilt by William de Bowes MP, former Lord Mayor of York in 1417 and 1428. It was restored in 1859[2] when the stonework was repointed, the floor was levelled and the church was repewed. It was joined with St Michael le Belfrey and the church building was converted in 1980 into offices for that parish. It is now used as the St Cuthbert's House of Prayer.

Memorials

Organ

The pipe organ was built by the York organbuilder William Denman in the 19th century, who also built the organ at St Michael-le-Belfrey A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. The organ has been removed and was relocated to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ewloe, Flintshire.

Notes and References

  1. The Buildings of England. York and the East Riding. Nikolaus Pevsner and David Neave. Yale University Press. 1995.
  2. News: . St Cuthbert's Church, York . Yorkshire Gazette. York . 24 September 1859 . 7 May 2015 .