Church of St Margaret Pattens
CHURCH OF ST MARGARET PATTENS, EASTCHEAP EC3
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1286593
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Margaret Pattens
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MARGARET PATTENS, EASTCHEAP EC3
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Official list entry
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1286593
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Margaret Pattens
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHURCH OF ST MARGARET PATTENS, EASTCHEAP EC3
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST MARGARET PATTENS, EASTCHEAP EC3
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)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 33130 80840
Details
EASTCHEAP EC3
1.5002 (North Side)
Church of St Margaret Pattens
TQ 3380 NW 17/459 4.1.50.
I GV
2.
1684 to 89, by Wren. Rectangular body with north aisle stopped by north-west tower.
Shallow projection to sanctuary. Exterior, now painted, appears to be largely
of stone. Round arch windows with circular openings to clerestory. Cornice and
parapet hiding roof. South elevation, partly obscured by Nos 43 and 45 Eastcheap,
has doorway at west end with segmental pediment. Pedimented west elevation has
pilastered and corniced central door with large, round-arched window above topped
by carved decoration. Smaller, arched and circular windows either side, continued
by lowest stage of tower, which has 3 further stages with circular windows and
simple, rectangular belfry openings. Crowning cornice topped by balustrade with
obelisks to corner dies. Octagonal lead covered spire with small dormers and weather
vane. North elevation with addition. Pediment to east with cornice and blocking
to lower, sanctuary projection. Simple north-east vestry with hipped, slated roof.
Old rainwater heads. Interior has order of Corinthian pilasters, with columns
to aisle, supporting ceiling cove accommodating clerestory windows. Enriched surround
to flat central area. Gallery (now enclosed) to aisle and another on Ionic columns
supporting organ at west end, the space beneath with glazed enclosure, probably
late C18. Good reredos, pulpit, high pews (canopied at west end) doorcases, wainscot,
stair to north gallery, royal arms, font, sword-rest etc. Wall monument by Rysbrack.
Listing NGR: TQ3313080840
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 199435
- 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.
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