Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary Moorfields is a Grade II listed building in the City of London local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 February 1975. Church. 2 related planning applications.

Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary Moorfields

WRENN ID
strange-wall-juniper
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
City of London
Country
England
Date first listed
4 February 1975
Type
Church
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. ELDON STREET EC2 5013 (North Side) ----------------- Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Moorfields TQ 3281 36/202 II

  2. 1890-1902 by George Sherrin, replacing a church of 1817-20 by John Newman on the same site and incorporating part of the east (ritual) end. Church is oriented north-south, so ritual directions are given here. Front of church set in plain office building of grey ashlar stonewaork. Elaborate quasi-classical round-arched entrance in enriched entablature setting with Virgin and Child in semi-circular pediment crowned by angels above. Scenes of Life of Virgin In relief above ground floor windows. Interior has porch to 4-bay nave without windows. Lights inserted in barreled roof. North aisle only, though south wall has matching blank Tuscan arcade. North aisle east window the only one. Gallery at west with side organ chambers. Apsidal sanctuary incorporates semi-circular Corinthian screen from old church, with passage behind.

Listing NGR: TQ3292281731

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