Church of St Peter
CHURCH OF ST PETER, CORNHILL EC3
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1192245
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Peter
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST PETER, CORNHILL EC3
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Official list entry
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1192245
- Date first listed:
- 04-Jan-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St Peter
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHURCH OF ST PETER, CORNHILL 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 PETER, CORNHILL 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 33010 81108
Details
CORNHILL EC3
1.
5002
(South Side)
Church of St Peter
TQ 3281 SE 10/315
TQ 3381 SW 11/315 4 .1. 50.
I
2.
1677 to 87, by Wren, incorporating base of mediaeval tower. Aisled body with tower
to south-west and vestry north of it. North porch. Exterior much obscured by
adjoining buildings. Tower of red brick; rest apparently of stone, now painted.
North elevation has 3 enriched, round arched Windows rising above 2 storeyed shop
building. High panelled attic. Porch set forward with segmentally arched doorway,
pair of Ionic columns and piers, and parapet above entablature. South elevation
plainer with corniced doorway beneath western window. East elevation arcaded and
pilastered above high base. Pedimented attic with round arched and 2 circular
windows etc. Tower, with dressings of moulded brick, has simple, round arched
windows to 2 lower storeys and arcaded and pilastered belfry stage. Stone cornice
and copper roofed done with lantern and spire. Interior has pilastered piers with
high bases supporting arcade and plaster barrel vault (possibly renewed), and cross
vaults to aisles. West gallery with organ. Original fittings include low reredos
and panelling at east end, elaborate chancel screen, fine carved pulpit and tester,
carved marble font with cover, doorcases plain wainscot etc.
Listing NGR: TQ3300781106
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 199403
- 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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