Church of St Clement, Medieval parish church in central Cambridge, England
The Church of St Clement stands on Bridge Street in central Cambridge with walls combining rubble, brick, and dressed freestone. The building retains four western bays of its original north and south arcades from the early 1200s, and a chancel was added in 1726.
The building was constructed in the first half of the 13th century as a parish church. Over time it served the local community and eventually became home to a different religious congregation in the modern era.
A memorial to Eudo of Helpringham from 1329 displays an early written form of Cambridge's name. This inscription connects visitors to how the city was referred to in the late medieval period and adds a layer of local linguistic history to the building.
The church is a Grade II* listed building, meaning it is officially recognized for its historic importance and receives ongoing care. Its location on Bridge Street in the town center makes it easily accessible on foot from other local landmarks.
The church now houses the Parish of St Ephraim the Syrian, an English-speaking Russian Orthodox congregation. This unexpected use demonstrates how historic buildings adapt to serve different communities while retaining their architectural heritage.
Location: Cambridge
GPS coordinates: 52.20910,0.11801
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46
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