St Anne's Limehouse Parish Church, Commercial Road, Stepney E14 - Tower Hamlets
St Anne's Church was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor in the English Baroque style. It was completed in 1730 and consecrated in 1733. The church is faced with Portland stone over brickwork, and the western tower was used as a 'sea-mark' for naval purposes. The interior was restored by Philip Hardwick following a serious fire in 1851. Further work to the roof structure was carried out between 1983 and 1993. The classical interior is much damaged by historic water leakage from parapet gutters. The church has ambitious plans to develop the crypt, provide level access and continue with repairs.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- CHURCH OF ST ANNES
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1357808
- Local Planning Authority:
- Tower Hamlets
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- St Anne's Limehouse Parish Church
- Street Name:
- Commercial Road
- Locality:
- Stepney
- County:
- Greater London
- District / Borough:
- Tower Hamlets
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Poor
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA
Contact Details
Ian Harper 020 7973 3786
