CHRISTCHURCH GREYFRIARS

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CHRISTCHURCH GREYFRIARS

Christchurch Greyfriars is a tranquil city garden on the site of the former 13th century Franciscan church of Greyfriars - once the second largest church in London after St Paul's.  The remains of four queens were buried here - in no particular order: the heart of Queen Eleanor of Provence (d 1291), wife of King Henry III and mother of Edward I; Queen Margaret of France (d 1318), 2nd wife of King Edward I and a principal benefactress to the church; Queen Isabella (d 1358) the 'she-wolf of France', wife of Edward II and mother of Edward III; and Joan de la Tour (d 1362), Isabella’s daughter and Queen of Scotland.  The church was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. A replacement church, designed by Christopher Wren, was in turn destroyed by bombing in 1940, though the west tower still stands. It's a spot for quiet contemplation now - though, naturally, it is haunted.

Region/Nation
Location/Address
King Edward Street
County
London
Post Code
EC1A 7BA
Main Historic Period
Modern
Link to featured article
Tip/Nearby
St Pauls
Primary Management
Local Authority

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