Historic houses · London
Armoury House
In or near City of London.
Armoury House — house in London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Old Street · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Armoury House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5230°, -0.0885°.
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Official information
Armoury House is a Grade II*-listed building that serves as the headquarters of the Honourable Artillery Company. Visitors can explore a collection of silver, artwork, and over 400 sets of medals, along with various historical and military artifacts displayed throughout the premises.
Place summary
Armoury House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in the Islington area of London, postcode EC1V. It serves as the headquarters of the Honourable Artillery Company, reflecting its significant military heritage. The building's architectural and historical importance is recognised by its listed status.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5230, -0.0885
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1V 2PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Phone
- 020 7382 1537
- Nearest railway station
- Old Street — 0.3 km
- Official site
- hac.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17552056 (CC0)
- commons: Armoury House Finsbury Geograph 2199375.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Armoury House?
- Armoury House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1V 2PR), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is Armoury House?
- Armoury House — house in London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England, UK.
- How do I get to Armoury House?
- The nearest railway station is Old Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1V 2PR.
- Is Armoury House a listed building?
- Armoury House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Armoury House?
- The nearest railway station is Old Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1V 2PR.