Historic churches · London
Holy Trinity the Less
In or near City of London.
Holy Trinity the Less is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House · 0.1 km
- Free entry
About
Holy Trinity the Less is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5111°, -0.0947°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Holy Trinity the Less is a memorial site featuring a wall fountain commemorating the gift from the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London. The site is part of the Festival Gardens at St Paul's, which were laid out in 1951 and have been re-landscaped while retaining their basic layout.
From the Wikipedia article
Holy Trinity the Less was a parish church in Knightrider Street in the City of London, destroyed in the Great Fire of London. Following the fire the site was used for a Lutheran church, which was eventually demolished in 1871 to make way for Mansion House underground station.
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Background
History
The church was medieval in origin, and John Stow traced its roots back to 1266. John Rogers (who would later translate parts of the Bible editor and be martyred) was rector from 1532 to 1534. By 1606, it had fallen into a ruinous state and had to be propped up. It was subsequently demolished and rebuilt at the expense of the Merchant Taylor's and Vintner's Companies. The patronage of the church belonged to the Prior and convent of St Mary Overie, Southwark, until the Dissolution, after which it passed to the Crown and then to the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral. Along with most of the other parish churches in the City, Holy Trinity was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666.…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5111, -0.0947
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4V 3DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q14956694 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holy Trinity the Less (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mansionhouse300.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holy Trinity the Less?
- Holy Trinity the Less is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4V 3DX), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Holy Trinity the Less?
- Holy Trinity the Less is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holy Trinity the Less?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4V 3DX.
- Is Holy Trinity the Less free to visit?
- Yes, Holy Trinity the Less is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holy Trinity the Less?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4V 3DX.