Historic churches · London
St Augustine Watling Street
In or near City of London.
St Augustine Watling Street — church in City of London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Augustine Watling Street, the nearest railway station is St. Paul's, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Augustine Watling Street is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1680. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5135°, -0.0969°.
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Heritage listing
St Augustine, Watling Street, was an Anglican church which stood just to the east of St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. First recorded in the 12th century, it was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt to the designs of Christopher Wren. This building was destroyed by bombing during the Second World War, and its remains now form part of St Paul's Cathedral Choir School.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Wall Fountain is a memorial located in the Festival Gardens at St Paul's Churchyard, commemorating the gift from the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London. Erected in 1951, it is part of a landscaped area that reflects the historical layout of pre-war buildings.
From the Wikipedia article
St Augustine, Watling Street, was an Anglican church which stood just to the east of St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. First recorded in the 12th century, it was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt to the designs of Christopher Wren. This building was destroyed by bombing during the Second World War, and its remains now form part of St Paul's Cathedral Choir School.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5135, -0.0969
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4M 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1680
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592558 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Augustine Watling Street (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St augustine watling street.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Augustine Watling Street?
- St Augustine Watling Street is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4M 9AD), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St Augustine Watling Street?
- St Augustine Watling Street — church in City of London, UK.
- How do I get to St Augustine Watling Street?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4M 9AD.
- When was St Augustine Watling Street built?
- Built or established in 1680.
- Is St Augustine Watling Street a listed building?
- St Augustine Watling Street is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Augustine Watling Street free to visit?
- Yes, St Augustine Watling Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Augustine Watling Street?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4M 9AD.