Cathedral Church of St Paul is a Grade I listed building in the City of London local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 January 1950. A 1675-1710 Cathedral.

Cathedral Church of St Paul

WRENN ID
calm-chalk-poplar
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
City of London
Country
England
Date first listed
4 January 1950
Type
Cathedral
Source
Historic England listing

Description

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

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