Burdett-Coutts Memorial Sundial, London

Name: Burdett-Coutts Memorial Sundial
Address: Pancras Road, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7974 1693

#1234 among attractions in London

Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Memorial

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The Burdett Coutts Memorial Sundial is a structure built in the churchyard of Old St Pancras, London, in 1877–79, at the behest of Baroness Burdett-Coutts. The former churchyard included the burial ground for St Giles-in-the-Fields, where many Catholics and French émigrés were buried. The graveyard closed to burials in 1850, but some graves were disturbed by a cutting of the Midland Railway in 1865 as part of the works to construct its terminus at St Pancras railway station. The churchyard was acquired by the parish authorities in 1875 and reopened as a public park in June 1877. The high Victorian Gothic memorial was built from 1877 and unveiled in 1879. The obelisk acts as a memorial to people buried near the church whose graves were disturbed; the names of over 70 of them are listed on the memorial, including the Chevalier d'Éon, Sir John Soane, John Flaxman, Sir John Gurney, and James Leoni. ()

Coordinates: 51°32'7"N, 0°7'51"W

Address

Pancras RoadCamden (St. Pancras and Somers Town)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7974 1693

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Burdett-Coutts Memorial Sundial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Egg London, Camden High Street, The Underworld, London Canal Museum.

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Nightlife, Dancing
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Dancing, Nightlife
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Museum, History museum
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Music venue
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Theater
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Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burdett-Coutts Memorial Sundial?

Nearby attractions include St Pancras Old Church, London (2 min walk), St Pancras Basin, London (3 min walk), St Pancras Lock, London (4 min walk), Camley Street Natural Park, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Burdett-Coutts Memorial Sundial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burdett-Coutts Memorial Sundial:

Bus

Chenies Place • Lines: 214, 46 (3 min walk)
Royal College Street • Lines: 214, 46 (4 min walk)

Train

London St. Pancras International (8 min walk)
London King's Cross (11 min walk)

Metro

Mornington Crescent • Lines: Northern (9 min walk)
King's Cross St Pancras • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria (13 min walk)