St Mary-at-Hill
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St Mary-at-Hill is a Church of England parish church in the Ward of Billingsgate, City of London. It is situated on Lovat Lane, a cobbled street off Eastcheap. 51.510069°N 0.08374°W / 51.510069; -0.08374
St Mary-at-Hill | |
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Location | London, EC3 |
Denomination | Church of England |
Previous denomination | Roman Catholic (pre-1536) |
Website | www |
History | |
Founded | 1336 |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
Architect(s) | Sir Christopher Wren |
Style | Baroque |
Administration | |
Diocese | London |
Parish | St Mary-at-Hill with St Andrew Hubbard, Eastcheap; St George, Botolph Lane; and St Botolph by Billingsgate |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London |
Priest in charge | vacant |
Laity | |
Director of music | Robert Mingay-Smith |
It was founded in the 12th century[1] as "St Mary de Hull" or "St Mary de la Hulle".[2] It was severely damaged in the Great Fire of London in 1666. It was only partially rebuilt and has been much altered since, although some of its mediaeval fabric survives. Following the closure of three neighbouring churches, her parish is now called "St Mary-at-Hill with St Andrew Hubbard, Eastcheap; St George, Botolph Lane; and St Botolph by Billingsgate".[3] The congregation of St Anne's Lutheran Church shares St Mary-at-Hill with its Anglican congregation.[4]
The Church of St Mary-at-Hill is situated among some of the city's most ancient lanes: St Mary at Hill EC3, in which has a large double-faced clock extending several feet into the street and which provides the best view of the church's elegant exterior; a narrow alleyway running alongside, but with no right of way; and, its entrance on Lovat Lane EC3, its postal address.