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St Anne and St Agnes

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St Anne and St Agnes — church in City of London, UK.

St Anne and St Agnes, historic churches in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
St. Paul's · 0.2 km
  • Free entry

About

St Anne and St Agnes is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1676. Designed by Christopher Wren. Built in the English Baroque style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in City of London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5164°, -0.0964°.

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Heritage listing

St Anne and St Agnes is a church located at Gresham Street in the City of London, near the Barbican. While St Anne's is an Anglican foundation, from 1966 to 2013 it was let to a congregation of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Anne and St Agnes is a church located at Gresham Street in the City of London, near the Barbican. While St Anne's is an Anglican foundation, from 1966 to 2013 it was let to a congregation of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain.

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Background

History

]] The first mention of a church on the present site is in documents of 1137 which refer to 'St Agnes near Alderychgate' and the 'priest of St Anne's' which was situated near Aldredesgate'. There was confusion over the name since the church was described variously in Norman records as St Anne-in-the-Willows and as St Agnes. Its unusual double dedication, unique in the City, seems to have been acquired some time in the 15th century. It is also uncertain which Saint Agnes is referred to; it is believed to be the 4th-century virgin martyr Agnes of Rome. The church was gutted by a fire in 1548 but was rebuilt soon after. Further work was done in 1624. However, the building's 14th-century tower…

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Coordinates
51.5164, -0.0964
Parish
City of London, unparished area
Postcode
EC2V 7BX
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Established
1676
Nearest railway station
St. Paul's0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Anne and St Agnes?
St Anne and St Agnes is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2V 7BX), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
When was St Anne and St Agnes built?
Built or established in 1676. Designed by Christopher Wren.
Is St Anne and St Agnes a listed building?
St Anne and St Agnes is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Anne and St Agnes free to visit?
Yes, St Anne and St Agnes is free to enter.
How do I get to St Anne and St Agnes?
The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2V 7BX.