Holy Trinity Priory, London

#1575 among attractions in London

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The Holy Trinity Priory, also known as Christchurch Aldgate, was a priory of Austin canons founded around 1108 by Queen Matilda of England, wife of King Henry I, near Aldgate in London. The queen received advice and help in the foundation from Anselm of Canterbury, the Archbishop of Canterbury. The house was founded with clergy from St Botolph's Priory in Colchester, and the first prior was Norman, who was the queen's confessor. By 1115 the entire soke, or liberty of East Smithfield was given by the Knighten Guilde to the church of Holy Trinity within Aldgate. The prior of the abbey was then to sit as an ex officio Alderman of London. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'48"N, 0°4'40"W

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City of London (Aldgate)London United Kingdom

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Holy Trinity Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leadenhall Market, 30 St Mary Axe, Baltic Exchange, Petticoat Lane Market.

~1380 ftW
Shopping centre in a historical space
Leadenhall Market, London
7 min walk • Leadenhall Market is a vibrant, covered market nestled in the heart of London's financial district. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, with its ornate roof structure, painted ceilings, and cobbled walkways, the market offers a unique shopping experience...
~690 ftNW
Soaring tower nicknamed the Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, London
4 min walk • 30 St Mary Axe, commonly known as "The Gherkin," is an iconic fixture of London's skyline. This architectural marvel is a commercial skyscraper that stands in the city's financial district. Completed in 2003, The Gherkin is lauded for its innovative, energy-efficient...
~770 ftNW
Shopping, Market
Baltic Exchange, London
4 min walk • The Baltic Exchange, nestled in the heart of London's financial district, is not only a hub for global maritime commerce but also a historical landmark with a rich heritage. The exchange, originally formed in 1744, has been the beating heart of the shipping market...
~1390 ftNE
Shopping, Street, Market
Petticoat Lane Market, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's East End, Petticoat Lane Market is a vibrant and bustling street market steeped in history. Known for its lively atmosphere and diverse array of goods, this London landmark is a must-visit for tourists seeking an authentic market...
~1040 ftW
Skyscraper, Architecture
Lloyd's, London
6 min walk • The Lloyd's building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London.
~1330 ftS
Monuments and statues
Trajan, London
7 min walk • The statue of Trajan is an outdoor twentieth-century bronze sculpture depicting the Roman Emperor Trajan, located in front of a section of the London Wall built by Romans, at Tower Hill in London, United Kingdom.
~1380 ftS
Memorial, Edwin Lutyens, Memorial site
Tower Hill Memorial, London
7 min walk • The Tower Hill Memorial is a pair of Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials in Trinity Square Gardens, on Tower Hill in London, England.
~160 ftN
Square
Mitre Square, London
1 min walk • Mitre Square is a small square in the City of London. It measures about 77 feet by 80 feet and is connected via three passages with Mitre Street to the south west, to Creechurch Place to the north west and, via St James's Passage, to Duke's Place to the north east.
~970 ftS
Church
St Olave Hart Street, London
5 min walk • St Olave's Church, Hart Street, is a Church of England church in the City of London, located on the corner of Hart Street and Seething Lane near Fenchurch Street railway station.
~1480 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, London
8 min walk • St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is a Church of England church in the Bishopsgate Without area of the City of London, and also, by virtue of lying outside the city's eastern walls, part of London's East End.
~560 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Botolph's Aldgate, London
3 min walk • St Botolph's Aldgate is a Church of England parish church in the City of London and also, as it lies outside the line of the city's former eastern walls, a part of the East End of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holy Trinity Priory?

Nearby attractions include Mitre Square, London (1 min walk), St Katharine Cree, London (2 min walk), Bevis Marks Synagogue, London (3 min walk), St Botolph's Aldgate, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Holy Trinity Priory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holy Trinity Priory:

Bus

Minories • Lines: 075 (3 min walk)
Aldgate Bus Station • Lines: 242, 254, N253 (3 min walk)

Metro

Aldgate • Lines: Circle, Metropolitan (3 min walk)
Tower Hill • Lines: Circle, District (7 min walk)

Train

London Fenchurch Street (4 min walk)
Bank (13 min walk)

Light rail

Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (7 min walk)
Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (12 min walk)

Ferry

Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (11 min walk)
London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (14 min walk)