Cathedral Church of St Paul
Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1079157
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- Statutory Address:
- Cathedral Church of St Paul, St Paul's Churchyard EC4
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Location
- Statutory Address:
- Cathedral Church of St Paul, St Paul's Churchyard EC4
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- City and County of the City of London (London Borough)
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 32042 81141
Details
TQ3181 SE 8/210
TQ3218 SW 9/210
627/8/210
627/9/210
ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD EC4
Cathedral Church of St Paul
04-JAN-1950
GV
I
1675 to 1710 by Sir Christopher Wren. Rebuilding of medieval cathedral burnt in Great Fire. Classical style, mainly of Portland stone, with central dome and western towers. Large crypt. Contains important contemporary and later fittings and monuments including a very few survivals from the previous church. C19 fittings, monuments, decorations etc of importance. Dome painted by Thornhill. Above the two west chapels are the library and music room. The south west tower contains a fine circular staircase. Elaborate steps with walls, piers, urns and gates to south transept. Broad steps to west front flanked by pedestals supporting decorative iron lamp standards by Lutyens.
Listing NGR: TQ3204281141
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 199738
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
End of official listing