Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- London
Greater London - Built
- 1684
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
- Architect
- Christopher Wren
Sources: Historic England list entry 1286593, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594134, OpenStreetMap, www.stmargaretpattens.org
Before visiting Guild Church of Saint Margaret Pattens
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About Guild Church of Saint Margaret Pattens
The Guild Church of Saint Margaret Pattens is a Church of England church on Eastcheap in the City of London, close to the Monument. Dedicated to Saint Margaret of Antioch, it has served as a guild church since 1954 rather than as a parish church. Its weekday congregation is drawn largely from nearby office workers. The church has been Grade I listed since 1950.
A church was recorded here in 1067 and was probably timber-built. A later stone building was demolished after falling into poor condition, replaced in 1538, and then lost in the Great Fire of 1666. Christopher Wren designed the present church, completed during the 1680s. Its 61-metre spire is his third tallest and was created in a medieval style. Inside, the rectangular space contains rare 17th-century canopied seats made for churchwardens, as well as a punishment box carved with a devil’s head. The building escaped serious damage during the Second World War.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Guild Church of Saint Margaret Pattens?⌄
Guild Church of Saint Margaret Pattens in London belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Guild Church of Saint Margaret Pattens building?⌄
The building dates from 1684. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building. The architect was Christopher Wren.
How do I contact Guild Church of Saint Margaret Pattens?⌄
You can reach Guild Church of Saint Margaret Pattens through its website at www.stmargaretpattens.org.
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Services: Sunday 11:00 AM; Wednesday 6:00 PM
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Services: Sunday 11:00 AM
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