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St. Michael at Thorn—a large thorn tree still grows in the graveyard—is a small structure, with a tower, built in 1436. Criminals executed at the castle were formerly buried in the churchyard. Rev. C. T. Rust, incumbent.

St. Paul is a small structure with a round tower, and is in a dilapidated state. Rev. B. Cook, rector.

St. Peter Hungate, so called from the bishop’s hounds being formerly kept in the parish, is built of flint and stone. Rev. S. Titlow, rector.

St. Peter of Mancroft, the finest church in the city, was rebuilt of white stone in 1455. It has a noble tower, 98 ft. high, with a splendid peal of twelve bells, exchanged for the old peal of ten in 1775, at a cost of £800. The font stands under a canopy supported by pillars, forming a baptistry on a raised platform, which there is room enough to walk round. The church was greatly beautified about twenty years ago, by the putting in stained glass windows, with figures of the apostles. Among the church plate is a beautiful large cup cover, on which is represented Abigail bringing presents to David, presented by Sir Peter Gleane, 1633. In the vestry is a portrait of Sir Thomas Browne, who was buried here, and whose coffin was accidentally broken open in 1840, when the skeleton was found in a good state of preservation. Several old books are also preserved in the vestry, including a manuscript bible of 1340, and a beautifully illuminated copy of St. Paul’s Epistles, much more ancient. In the church are many monuments and inscriptions. The parishioners are patrons, and the Rev. C. Turner is incumbent.