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St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate

Norman & medievalFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate — church in City of London, UK.

St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, historic churches in London

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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

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.

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.

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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.

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Coordinates
51.5167, -0.0817
Parish
City of London, unparished area
Postcode
EC2M 3TL
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Established
1212
Nearest railway station
Liverpool Street0.1 km
Official site
www.botolph.org.uk

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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.
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.