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

External Links

• St Mary Moorfields at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q2323998

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