All Saints Pavement - York, England
N 53° 57.488 W 001° 04.849
30U E 625920 N 5980569
The present church dates from the 14th century, but a church has been on this site for much longer, possibly from 685AD when a church was built here for St. Cuthbert.
Waymark Code: WM61MH
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/17/2009
Views: 24
All Saints stands in one of the earliest paved streets in York,hence its unusual name.
The church plays an important roll in the City's civic history, with 34 lord mayors being buried here.
The glass of the huge West window is 14th century,and depicts the passion and resurrection of Christ.
The church is also famous for its 13th century brass door knocker, on the North door, representing the mouth of hell, though the knocker is a replica, the original is on display at York Minster treasury.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1550
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 4:30 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
All Saints Pavement
High Ousegate
York, Yorkshire England
YO1 8RZ
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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