Monkwell Square, Garden square and street in City of London, England.
Monkwell Square is a public space in the Barbican estate featuring a central obelisk and surrounding green areas framed by modern residential and office buildings. The square connects different courtyards and pathways of the complex while creating an open area within the densely built surroundings.
The square traces back to the Worshipful Company of Barbers, whose original hall occupied this site before being destroyed in World War II. A modern version of the Barber-Surgeons' Hall was rebuilt here after the war, becoming part of the wider Barbican reconstruction effort.
This space functions as a gathering point where City professionals and residents participate in community events throughout the year.
The square sits within walking distance of Moorgate Station and offers several benches for resting. Access is straightforward since the area is flat and easy to navigate through the surrounding pathways.
The modern Barber-Surgeons' Hall was intentionally relocated to a different position rather than rebuilt on its original site. This repositioning reflected broader planning decisions for the entire Barbican reconstruction.
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