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 | |
| Location | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Greyfriars Church website |
| History | |
| Former names | Franciscan friary |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Years built | 1311 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese 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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