Historic churches · London
St Andrew Undershaft
In or near City of London.
St Andrew Undershaft — church in City of London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- London Fenchurch Street · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Andrew Undershaft is located in the City of London, with the nearest railway station being London Fenchurch Street, approximately 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is EC3A 8BN.
About
St Andrew Undershaft is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1520. Built in the Perpendicular Gothic style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Andrew the Apostle. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7590464, EC3A 8BN. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5137°, -0.0813°.
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Heritage listing
St Andrew Undershaft is a Church of England church in the City of London, the historic nucleus and modern financial centre of London. It is located on St Mary Axe, within the Aldgate ward, and is a rare example of a City church that survived both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz. The present building was constructed in 1532 but a church has existed on the site since the 12th century. Today, St Andrew Undershaft is administered from the nearby St Helen's Bishopsgate church.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Horizon 22 is the highest public viewing gallery in London, located on the 58th floor of 22 Bishopsgate. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the city and its iconic landmarks from this unique vantage point.
From the Wikipedia article
St Andrew Undershaft is a Church of England church in the City of London, the historic nucleus and modern financial centre of London. It is located on St Mary Axe, within the Aldgate ward, and is a rare example of a City church that survived both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz. The present building was constructed in 1532 but a church has existed on the site since the 12th century. Today, St Andrew Undershaft is administered from the nearby St Helen's Bishopsgate church.
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Background
History
The first church on the site, which today is bordered by St Mary Axe and Leadenhall Street, was built in medieval times, being recorded in 1147. It was rebuilt in the 14th century and again in 1532; this third incarnation of the building survives today. It is in the Perpendicular style with its entrance located at the base of its off-centre tower. The interior is divided into six bays, with many of the original fittings that survived the Victorian renovation. Formerly, St Andrew Undershaft had one of London's few surviving large stained-glass windows, installed in the 17th century, but this was destroyed in the Baltic Exchange bombing in 1992. The church's curious name derives from the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5137, -0.0813
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC3A 8BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1520
- Nearest railway station
- London Fenchurch Street — 0.4 km
- Official site
- horizon22.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592425 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew Undershaft (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Andrew Undershaft 20130324 012.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew Undershaft?
- St Andrew Undershaft is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3A 8BN), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St Andrew Undershaft?
- St Andrew Undershaft — church in City of London, UK.
- How do I get to St Andrew Undershaft?
- The nearest railway station is London Fenchurch Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC3A 8BN.
- When was St Andrew Undershaft built?
- Built or established in 1520.
- Is St Andrew Undershaft a listed building?
- St Andrew Undershaft is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Andrew Undershaft free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew Undershaft is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew Undershaft?
- The nearest railway station is London Fenchurch Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3A 8BN.