Royal Mint Court, Neoclassical building in East Smithfield, London, United Kingdom.
The Royal Mint Court complex spans 460,000 square feet of office space, featuring Grade II listed structures with symmetrical facades and grand architectural elements.
The site transformed from a Cistercian abbey in 1348 to a Royal Navy yard, then became the Royal Mint's headquarters from 1809 until 1967.
The Johnson Smirke Building, designed by architect Robert Smirke in 1811, represents the transition of British institutional architecture into the 19th century.
The complex stands near Tower Hill station on the District and Circle Lines, providing direct access to London's financial district.
Archaeological excavations between 1986 and 1988 revealed remains of 762 individuals buried at the site during the Black Death period.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: 1809
Architects: Robert Smirke
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.50968,-0.07160
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:36
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