Historic churches · London
St Michael Bassishaw
In or near City of London.
St Michael Bassishaw — church in City of London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moorgate · 0.2 km
- Free entry
About
St Michael Bassishaw is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by Christopher Wren. Built in the English Baroque style. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5167°, -0.0917°.
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Official information
St Michael Bassishaw is part of the Guildhall complex, which serves as the center of government for the City of London. Visitors can explore various historic spaces, including the Great Hall and the Roman Amphitheatre, showcasing London's rich history and architecture.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael Bassishaw, or Basinshaw, was a parish church in Basinghall Street in the City of London, standing on land now occupied by the Barbican Centre complex. Recorded since the 12th century, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666, then rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren. The rebuilt church was demolished in 1900.
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Background
History
St Michael Bassishaw was one of seven churches in the City of London dedicated to the Archangel Michael. The earliest surviving reference to the church is in a deed of 1196, as "St Michael de Bassishaghe". This has been interpreted as Basing's haw, in which Basing is the name of a prominent family in medieval London and 'haw' means yard. The north wall of the 12th-century church was built over Roman and medieval rubbish pits, so that it had to be strengthened by buttresses. This was established by excavations in the late 19th century and in 1965. The building restored in 1630, but all was lost in the Great Fire of 1666. In 1662, Francis Hall, a chaplain to Charles II, was appointed as…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5167, -0.0917
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2V 5DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Moorgate — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594829 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael Bassishaw (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Michael bassishaw godwin.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael Bassishaw?
- St Michael Bassishaw is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2V 5DZ), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St Michael Bassishaw?
- St Michael Bassishaw — church in City of London, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael Bassishaw?
- The nearest railway station is Moorgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2V 5DZ.
- Is St Michael Bassishaw free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael Bassishaw is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael Bassishaw?
- The nearest railway station is Moorgate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2V 5DZ.