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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· London

St John the Baptist upon Walbrook

In or near City of London.

Free admission

St John the Baptist upon Walbrook β€” parish church in the City of London; destroyed in the Great Fire of London.

St John the Baptist upon Walbrook, historic churches in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
London Cannon Street Β· 0.1 km
  • Free entry

About

St John the Baptist upon Walbrook is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "parish church in the City of London; destroyed in the Great Fire of London". Coordinates: 51.5100Β°, -0.0919Β°.

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From the Wikipedia article

St John the Baptist upon Walbrook was a parish church in the City of London. It stood in Walbrook Ward, with parts of the parish extending into Cordwainer, Dowgate, and Vintry Wards. Of medieval origin, it was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and not rebuilt.

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Background

History

The church stood with its west end on the bank of the Walbrook, and its east end in Dowgate. It is first mentioned in the 12th Century. It was rebuilt and enlarged in 1412 and "re-edify'd and adorn'd" in 1621.

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Coordinates
51.5100, -0.0919
Parish
City of London, unparished area
Postcode
EC4R 3TD
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Nearest railway station
London Cannon Street β€” 0.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St John the Baptist upon Walbrook?
St John the Baptist upon Walbrook is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4R 3TD), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
What is St John the Baptist upon Walbrook?
St John the Baptist upon Walbrook β€” parish church in the City of London; destroyed in the Great Fire of London.
How do I get to St John the Baptist upon Walbrook?
The nearest railway station is London Cannon Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4R 3TD.
Is St John the Baptist upon Walbrook free to visit?
Yes, St John the Baptist upon Walbrook is free to enter.
How do I get to St John the Baptist upon Walbrook?
The nearest railway station is London Cannon Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4R 3TD.