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Saint Giles Church Reading
Heritage Open Day: View one of the three medieval churches in Reading.
Open 10 am - 4pm on Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th 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 in 1643. The fabric was restored at the end of hostilities.