Historic churches · London
St Mary Abchurch
In or near City of London.
St Mary Abchurch — church in the City of London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cannon Street · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary Abchurch is located in the City of London, postcode EC4N 7BW. The nearest railway station is Cannon Street, which is 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible.
About
St Mary Abchurch is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1681. Designed by Christopher Wren. Built in the English Baroque style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in the City of London". Coordinates: 51.5117°, -0.0883°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary Abchurch is a Church of England church off Cannon Street in the City of London. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is first mentioned in 1198–1199. The medieval church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and replaced by the present building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary Abchurch is a historic church located in the City of London. Visitors can explore its architecture, learn about its history, and view various photographs and videos related to the church.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Abchurch is a Church of England church off Cannon Street in the City of London. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is first mentioned in 1198–1199. The medieval church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and replaced by the present building.
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Background
Architecture
The ceiling of the church takes the form of a dished cupola pierced by four elliptical openings, which become almost circular externally in the dormer windows. The cupola springs from four plain brick walls, has no external thrusts, and spans more than forty feet across. It was painted with the present decorative scheme in 1708, when the whole church went under repair and beautification. The artist was almost certainly William Snow, a member of the Painter-Stainers' Company, who lived in a house just to the north of the church; the church's accounts from the time list payments totalling £170 to a "Mr Snow", without, however, specifying the services rendered. The pulpit is by William Grey,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5117, -0.0883
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4N 7BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7626 1555
- Established
- 1681
- Nearest railway station
- Cannon Street — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed on bank holidays
- Official site
- stmaryabchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594555 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Abchurch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: City parish churches - St. Mary Abchurch - geograph.org.uk - 491078.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Abchurch?
- St Mary Abchurch is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4N 7BW), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St Mary Abchurch?
- St Mary Abchurch — church in the City of London.
- How do I get to St Mary Abchurch?
- The nearest railway station is Cannon Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4N 7BW.
- When was St Mary Abchurch built?
- Built or established in 1681. Designed by Christopher Wren.
- Is St Mary Abchurch a listed building?
- St Mary Abchurch is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Abchurch free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Abchurch is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Abchurch?
- The nearest railway station is Cannon Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4N 7BW.