Historic churches · London
Church of St Katharine Cree, London
In or near City of London.
Church of St Katharine Cree, London — church in City of London, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aldgate · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Katharine Cree is located at postcode EC3A 3BP, and the nearest railway station is Aldgate, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible.
About
Church of St Katharine Cree, London is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1504. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Catherine of Alexandria. Address: EC3A 3BP. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5134°, -0.0791°.
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Heritage listing
The Guild Church of St Katharine Cree is an Anglican church in the Aldgate ward of the City of London, on the north side of Leadenhall Street near Leadenhall Market. It was founded in 1280. The present building dates from 1628 to 1630. Formerly a parish church, it is now a guild church.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Katharine Cree is a historic church located in London, known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore its stunning interior, which features intricate woodwork and stained glass windows, as well as participate in various community events and services.
From the Wikipedia article
The Guild Church of St Katharine Cree is an Anglican church in the Aldgate ward of the City of London, on the north side of Leadenhall Street near Leadenhall Market. It was founded in 1280. The present building dates from 1628 to 1630. Formerly a parish church, it is now a guild church.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5134, -0.0791
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC3A 3BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1504
- Nearest railway station
- Aldgate — 0.3 km
- Official site
- stkatharinecree.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q3736898 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Katharine Cree (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Katherine Cree, 2001.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Katharine Cree, London?
- Church of St Katharine Cree, London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3A 3BP), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Katharine Cree, London?
- Church of St Katharine Cree, London — church in City of London, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Katharine Cree, London?
- The nearest railway station is Aldgate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC3A 3BP.
- When was Church of St Katharine Cree, London built?
- Built or established in 1504.
- Is Church of St Katharine Cree, London a listed building?
- Church of St Katharine Cree, London is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Katharine Cree, London free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Katharine Cree, London is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Katharine Cree, London?
- The nearest railway station is Aldgate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3A 3BP.