Historic churches · London
St Benet Paul's Wharf
Also known as: Uwcheglwys San Bened
In or near City of London.
St Benet Paul's Wharf — church in the City of London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Benet Paul's Wharf is located in the City of London, with the nearest railway station being Mansion House, approximately 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
St Benet Paul's Wharf is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1677. Designed by Christopher Wren. Built in the English Baroque style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Benedict of Nursia. Address: EC4V 4ER. Wikidata describes it as: "church in the City of London". Coordinates: 51.5117°, -0.0993°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Benet Paul's Wharf (Welsh: Eglwys Bened Sant) is a Welsh Anglican church in the City of London, England. Since 1556, it has also been the official church of the College of Arms in which many officers of arms have been buried. In 1666 it was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, after which it was rebuilt and merged with nearby St Peter's. The current church was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Benet Paul's Wharf is a church located in central London that focuses on sharing the message of Jesus Christ, particularly to the Welsh community. It offers regular services and Bible study sessions for visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Benet Paul's Wharf (Welsh: Eglwys Bened Sant) is a Welsh Anglican church in the City of London, England. Since 1556, it has also been the official church of the College of Arms in which many officers of arms have been buried. In 1666 it was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, after which it was rebuilt and merged with nearby St Peter's. The current church was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. It is one of only four churches in the City of London to escape damage during World War II.
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Background
History
St Benet's traces its history back to the year 1111, when a church was built on the site and dedicated to St Benedict. Over time the name became St. Benet's Paul's Wharf after the hythe where the church was located. To the west of the site was the watergate of Baynard's Castle, which is referenced in the biographies of Queen Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey. Both the church and the castle were destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. It was redesigned by the architect Christopher Wren, and reopened in 1683. The builder was Edward Strong the Elder. On 2 March 1706, Henrietta Hobart married Charles Howard, 9th Earl of Suffolk, a captain in the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons there. (Henrietta…
Architecture
The interior is almost a square. Unusually for a Wren church, the ceiling is flat rather than domed or barrel-vaulted. The north gallery was formerly used by the Doctors' Commons, and is now used by the College of Arms. Most of the original 17th-century furnishings are still intact, including the magnificent altar table, reredos and pulpit, designed by Grinling Gibbons. The lectern and baptismal font are also original. The galleries are supported by Corinthian columns. There is a memorial to Inigo Jones, who was buried in the previous church, and a medallion bust of Sir Robert Wyseman, a benefactor of St Benet's who died in 1684.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5117, -0.0993
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4V 4ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1677
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.stbenetwelshchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1116552 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Benet's, Paul's Wharf (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Benet Paul's Wharf (14358111132).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Benet Paul's Wharf?
- St Benet Paul's Wharf is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4V 4ER), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St Benet Paul's Wharf?
- St Benet Paul's Wharf — church in the City of London.
- How do I get to St Benet Paul's Wharf?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4V 4ER.
- When was St Benet Paul's Wharf built?
- Built or established in 1677. Designed by Christopher Wren.
- Is St Benet Paul's Wharf a listed building?
- St Benet Paul's Wharf is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Benet Paul's Wharf free to visit?
- Yes, St Benet Paul's Wharf is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Benet Paul's Wharf?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4V 4ER.