Historic churches · London
St Bartholomew-the-Great
In or near City of London.
St Bartholomew-the-Great — church in the City of London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barbican · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Bartholomew-the-Great, the nearest railway station is Barbican, located just 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is EC1V 7JQ.
About
St Bartholomew-the-Great is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Romanesque architecture style. Constructed primarily of brick. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Bartholomew the Apostle. Address: EC1V 7JQ. Wikidata describes it as: "church in the City of London". Coordinates: 51.5189°, -0.0997°.
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Heritage listing
The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to St-Barts-the-Great, is a medieval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London. The building was founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123. It adjoins St Bartholomew's Hospital of the same foundation. St Bartholomew the Great is named to distinguish it from its neighbouring smaller church of St Bartholomew the Less, founded at the same time and now a chapel of ease. The two parish churches were reunited in 2012 under the benefice of Great St Bartholomew.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Bartholomew-the-Great is London's oldest parish church, with a history of worshipping Christ for over 900 years. Visitors can explore its beautiful architecture and attend various services throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to St-Barts-the-Great, is a medieval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London. The building was founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123. It adjoins St Bartholomew's Hospital of the same foundation. St Bartholomew the Great is named to distinguish it from its neighbouring smaller church of St Bartholomew the Less, founded at the same time and now a chapel of ease. The two parish churches were reunited in 2012 under the benefice of Great St Bartholomew. Today the buildings house a lively and growing parish with services taking place in both buildings.
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Background
Description
The brick clock tower was constructed in the South West corner of the truncated church in 1628. It has a small timber cupola and houses the earlier ring of pre-Reformation bells that were cast between 1500 and 1514.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5189, -0.0997
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1V 7JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Barbican — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday – Saturday: 10am-5pm; closed 25 July
- Official site
- www.greatstbarts.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1093271 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Bartholomew-the-Great (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, London EC1 - geograph.org.uk - 1142484.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Bartholomew-the-Great?
- St Bartholomew-the-Great is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1V 7JQ), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St Bartholomew-the-Great?
- St Bartholomew-the-Great — church in the City of London.
- How do I get to St Bartholomew-the-Great?
- The nearest railway station is Barbican, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1V 7JQ.
- When was St Bartholomew-the-Great built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Bartholomew-the-Great a listed building?
- St Bartholomew-the-Great is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Bartholomew-the-Great free to visit?
- Yes, St Bartholomew-the-Great is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Bartholomew-the-Great?
- The nearest railway station is Barbican, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1V 7JQ.