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Saint Giles Church Reading
Heritage Open Day: View one of the three medieval churches in Reading.
Open 10 30am -.3.30pm on Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th September View one of the three medieval churches in Reading. In 1191 Pope Clement III gave the church to Reading Abbey and throughout the Middle Ages, it enjoyed the right of sanctuary. During the Civil Wars of the 17th century, S. Giles tower was garrisoned for the King and the upper part was destroyed in1643. Today you will see a flourishing Parish Church re-built in 1872 in the Gothic style along with some more modern features too.
Open 10 30am -.3.30pm on Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th September View one of the three medieval churches in Reading. In 1191 Pope Clement III gave the church to Reading Abbey and throughout the Middle Ages, it enjoyed the right of sanctuary. During the Civil Wars of the 17th century, S. Giles tower was garrisoned for the King and the upper part was destroyed in1643. Today you will see a flourishing Parish Church re-built in 1872 in the Gothic style along with some more modern features too.
Sat 12 Sep to Saturday 19 September
S Giles Church, Southampton Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2SB
Sat 12 Sep:10.30-15.30; Sat 19 Sep:10.30-15.30; Free Entry.
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