Historic churches · London
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate
In or near City of London.
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate — church in City of London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Street · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is located in the City of London, postcode EC2M 3TL. The nearest railway station is Liverpool Street, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the church is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1212. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Botwulf of Thorney. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5167°, -0.0817°.
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Heritage listing
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is a Church of England church in the Bishopsgate Without area of the City of London, and also, by virtue of lying outside the city's (now demolished) eastern walls, part of London's East End. Adjoining the buildings is a substantial churchyard – running along the back of Wormwood Street, the former course of London Wall – and a former school. The church is linked with the Worshipful Company of Coopers and the Worshipful Company of Bowyers.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is an Anglican parish church located in the City of London. It serves as a place of sanctuary for visitors, offering a welcoming environment for rest, reflection, and prayer.
From the Wikipedia article
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is a Church of England church in the Bishopsgate Without area of the City of London, and also, by virtue of lying outside the city's (now demolished) eastern walls, part of London's East End. Adjoining the buildings is a substantial churchyard – running along the back of Wormwood Street, the former course of London Wall – and a former school. The church is linked with the Worshipful Company of Coopers and the Worshipful Company of Bowyers.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The first known written record of the church is from 1212. However, it is thought that Christian worship on this site may have Roman origins, though this is not fully proven. The church survived the Great Fire of London in 1666, and was rebuilt in 1724–29.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5167, -0.0817
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2M 3TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 (0) 20 7588 3388
- Established
- 1212
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Street — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm
- Official site
- www.botolph.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592691 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, London.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate?
- St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2M 3TL), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate?
- St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate — church in City of London, UK.
- How do I get to St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2M 3TL.
- When was St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate built?
- Built or established in 1212.
- Is St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate a listed building?
- St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate free to visit?
- Yes, St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2M 3TL.