Historic churches · London
St John the Baptist upon Walbrook
St John the Baptist upon Walbrook — parish church in the City of London; destroyed in the Great Fire of London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- London Cannon Street · 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: 51.5100°, -0.0919°.
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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
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4R 3TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- London Cannon Street — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.londonmithraeum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q14956695 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Baptist upon Walbrook (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cloak Lane site of St John the Baptist upon Walbrook.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.
- 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.