St Laurence Pountney, Medieval church building in Candlewick ward, City of London, United Kingdom.
St Laurence Pountney was a Church of England parish church featuring a tower crowned with a tall wooden spire clad in lead, typical of London's medieval ecclesiastical architecture.
Originally established in the 13th century, the church was completely destroyed during the Great Fire of London in 1666 and was never reconstructed afterward.
The church served as a focal point for local spiritual life and community gatherings, playing an essential role in the religious traditions of London's medieval inhabitants.
Following its destruction, the parish was merged with St Mary Abchurch, and the original site was converted into private gardens during the Victorian era.
The church's name derives from Sir John de Pultneye, who established the adjacent Chapel of Corpus Christi and became the site's prominent medieval benefactor.
Location: City of London
GPS coordinates: 51.51060,-0.08850
Latest update: July 24, 2025 10:26
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