List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: CHURCH OF ST MATTHEW
List entry Number: 1288982
Location
CHURCH OF ST MATTHEW, GREAT PETER STREET SW1
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
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| Greater London Authority | City of Westminster | London Borough | |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 24-Feb-1958
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 209895
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
TQ 2979 SE CITY OF WESTMINSTER GREAT PETER STREET,
100/17 SW1
24.2.58 Church of St Matthew
G.V. II
Church. 1849-51 by Sir George Gilbert Scott, gutted by fire 1982.
Ragstone with ashlar dressings C.13 Gothic style. Massive and imposing
south tower, as main entrance, with angle buttresses, originally intended
to be finished off with spire. The gutted interior with aisles flanking
nave, had fine fittings. The interior and fabric restored 1984.
London VOl 1; N Pevsner;
Listing NGR: TQ2985779232
Selected Sources
- Article Reference - Author: Nikolaus Pevsner and Bridget Cherry - Title: London I The Cities of London and Westminster - Date: 1973 - Journal Title: The Buildings of England
National Grid Reference: TQ 29857 79232
Map
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