Greyfriars Church, Reading

Greyfriars Church is an evangelical Anglican church, and former Franciscan friary, in the town centre of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The church forms part of the Church of England's Diocese of Oxford.

Greyfriars Church
Greyfriars' Church on Friar Street
Greyfriars Church
Location within Reading Town Centre
51°27′24.38″N 0°58′35.52″W
LocationReading, Berkshire, England
DenominationAnglican
WebsiteGreyfriars Church website
History
Former namesFranciscan friary
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I
Years built1311
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Oxford
Clergy
Minister(s)Rev. David Walker

It is the oldest Franciscan church still in use as a place of worship in the UK, and is said to be the most complete surviving example of Franciscan architecture in England. As a consequence, it has been listed as a Grade I listed building.

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