Church Of St Dunstan In The East St Dunstan In The East (Ruin)

The Church of St Dunstan in the East is a ruin located on Idol Lane, originally built in 1698 by Sir Christopher Wren. This large structure is made of Portland stone and features a Gothic style with three main stages. It has diagonal buttresses that rise to octagonal turrets topped with large finials, along with smaller finials in between. An open stone spire is supported by diagonal arches. The west and south doorways are adorned with enriched details, while the north side is now hidden by a low building. The east side has been rendered where it once formed part of the church. There are fine gates and railings at both doorways. The body of the church, designed by David Laing, was built between 1817 and 1818 but was destroyed during World War II, leaving only the walls standing. This section was also in a Gothic style, featuring buttresses, traceried windows, and pinnacles, and was faced externally in yellow brick with Portland stone. A vestry is located on the north-east side, and the east wall has been reduced to sill level in the center.