Chapel of St Thomas on the Bridge, Bridge chapel in City of London, GB
The Chapel of St Thomas on the Bridge featured an Upper Chapel entered from street level and a Lower Chapel integrated into the pier structure.
Built by Peter de Colechurch before 1205, the chapel burned down in 1212 and underwent reconstruction during the bridge restoration process.
The chapel served as a central gathering point for religious pilgrims traveling to Canterbury Cathedral to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket.
The structure maintained two levels, with the upper section rising 40 feet above street level and containing fourteen columns and eight large windows.
Nicholas Hawksmoor conducted a detailed architectural survey of the chapel in 1736, providing the primary source of knowledge about its design specifications.
Location: City of London
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.50824,-0.08678
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:57
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