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St Pauls Cathedral

Hob Uid: 405048
Location :
Greater London Authority
City and County of the City of London
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3204581142
Summary : The original cathedral was founded 604 AD, destroyed by fire in 1087. Its replacement was completed in 1175 and destroyed in 1666. The present cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren and opened in 1711. The Great Model made of wood by William Cleere in 1673-4 was photographed in 1996 by RCHME following restoration. In addition the interior was photographed after the Queens Golden Jubilee, when removal of scaffolding had taken place, in 2002.Classical style, mainly of Portland stone, with central dome andwestern towers. Large crypt. Contains important contemporary and later fittings and monuments including a few survivals from the previous church. 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.
More information : (TQ 32048114) St. Paul's Cathedral (TU) (1)

St. Paul's Cathedral was founded in AD 604 by Mellitus Bishop of London, at the request of King Ethelbert of Kent. This building was destroyed by fire in 1087, and a completely new cathedral was begun by Bishop Maurice and completed c. 1175; its nave remained standing until it was burnt in the Great Fire of 1666. This was the structure depicted in Holler's (a) engravings.

The present Cathedral designed by Christopher Wren had its foundation stone laid 21 June 1675, and was declared complete by Parliament in 1711. (2)

Additional information. (3-8)

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 2 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. (9)
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Source details : F1 JWS 29-JUN-66
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Source details : History of St. Paul's Cathedral, (Dugdale)
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Source details : District of City of London, 10/11/1977
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Founded 604
Monument End Date : 604
Monument Start Date : 604
Monument Type : Cathedral
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Completed 1175
Monument End Date : 1175
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Monument Type : Cathedral
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Collegiate Church
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Demolished building 1087
Monument End Date : 1087
Monument Start Date : 1087
Monument Type : Cathedral
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Destroyed 1666
Monument End Date : 1666
Monument Start Date : 1666
Monument Type : Cathedral
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built 1675-1711
Monument End Date : 1711
Monument Start Date : 1675
Monument Type : Cathedral
Evidence : Extant Building
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 60092
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 199738
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 108610
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External Cross Reference Source : Unified Designation System UID
External Cross Reference Number : 1079157
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 38 SW 525
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