Church of St Giles, Wrexham

formerly in: Denbighshire


Diocese of St Asaph 


Church (Anglican)

Large medieval church with a richly carved tower mainly of the later fifteenth century. Restored by Benjamin Ferrey in 1866-7, with refurbishment of the chancel by T.G. Jackson in 1914 and 1918-9.

CPAT Historic Churches Survey

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People associated with this site
   as architect: Benjamin Ferrey
   as architect: Thomas Graham Jackson


Works at this site:
  Tree of Jesse and Saints Tree of Jesse and Saints
firm/studio: James Powell & Sons
1914
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
east wall of the chancel
  Scenes from the Life of Christ with the Four Evangelists Scenes from the Life of Christ with the Four Evangelists
designer: Thomas Graham Jackson
1914
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
sanctuary apse
  Royal Welsh Fusiliers Memorial Window Royal Welsh Fusiliers Memorial Window
firm/studio: Clayton & Bell
1895
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
west end of the nave
  The Virgin Mary with Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene The Virgin Mary with Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene
firm/studio: James Powell & Sons
1911
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
north wall of the north aisle
  Characters from the Bible Characters from the Bible
firm/studio: Morris & Co.
designer: Edward Coley Burne-Jones
1910
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
north wall of the north aisle
  St David and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers St David and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers
artist: J. A. Nuttgens
1989
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
north wall of the north aisle
  St Paul St Paul
about 1920
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
nave
  The Four Evangelists The Four Evangelists
designer: Benjamin Ferrey
1867
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
nave

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Photo © Martin Crampin




N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.

Site OS Grid Ref: SJ33565012



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