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St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London

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St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London — a Grade I-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge, is a Church of England church and parish within the City of London. The church, is on the south side of Lower Thames Street near The Monument (to the Great Fire of London), and is part of the Diocese of London and under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Fulham. It is a Grade I listed building. The rector uses the title "Cardinal Rector" and, since the abolition of the College of Minor Canons of St Paul's Cathedral in 2016, is the only cleric in the Church of England to use the title cardinal. Saint Magnus' church lies on the original alignment of London Bridge between the City and Southwark, for centuries the only bridge between the sea and Kingston. This ancient parish was united with that of St Margaret, New Fish Street, in 1670 and with that of St Michael, Crooked Lane, in 1831. The three united parishes retained separate vestries and churchwardens. Parish clerks continue to be appointed for each of the three parishes. St Magnus is the guild church of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers and the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, and the ward church of Bridge and Bridge Without. It is also twinned with the Church of the Resurrection in New York City.

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Background

Architecture

Martin Travers restored the 17th century high altar reredos, including the paintings of Moses and Aaron and the Ten Commandments, and reconstructed the upper storey. Above the reredos Travers added a painted and gilded rood. The glazed east window, which can be seen in early photographs of the church, appears to have been filled in at this time. A new altar with console tables was installed and the communion rails moved outwards to extend the size of the sanctuary. Two old door frames were used to construct side chapels and placed at an angle across the north-east and south-east corners of the church. One, the Lady Chapel, was dedicated to the Rector's parents in 1925 and the other was…

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Coordinates
51.5093, -0.0863
Parish
City of London, unparished area
Postcode
EC3R 6DN
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Established
1671

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London?
St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3R 6DN), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
Is St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London a listed building?
St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
Is St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London free to visit?
Yes, St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London is free to enter.
How do I get to St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3R 6DN. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.