St Gregory's Church, Norwich Explained

St Gregory's Church, Norwich
Coordinates:52.6304°N 1.2915°W
Location:Norwich, Norfolk
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Heritage Designation:Grade I listed

St Gregory's Church, Norwich is a Grade I listed redundant parish church in the Church of England in Norwich.[1]

History

The church, which stands between Pottergate and St Benedict's Street, is medieval. The body of the church dates back to a 14th-century rebuilding, although the tower is older.[2] St Gregory's is noted for its wall-paintings, which include a depiction St George and the dragon at the west end of the north aisle.

There is a public passageway under the chancel, which was rebuilt in 1394.[1] The west tower once had a lead-covered spire, bearing the date 1697,[3] but this was removed in 1840.[1]

Most of the stained glass dates back to the late 19th century, and was made by J and J King of Norwich.[2]

The building is managed by the Norwich Historic Churches Trust. After being made redundant as a parish church, it was used as an arts centre, which closed in September 2012. The following year it was leased out for use as an antiques centre.[4]

Organ

The church has an organ dating from 1887 by Norman Brothers. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Pevsner, Nikolaus. The Buildings of England. North East Norfolk and Norwich. 242. First. 1962. Penguin Books.
  2. Web site: St. Gregory Pottergate. Norwich Historic Churches Trust. 6 December 2015.
  3. Book: Browne, Philip. The History of Norwich from the Earliest Time to the Present Day. 1814. Norwich.
  4. Web site: Antiques centre brings new life to 14th century Norwich church. 23 October 2013. Norwich Evening News. 5 December 2013.