Holy Trinity Priory, London
Facts and practical information
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. ()
City of London (Aldgate)London
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Holy Trinity Priory?
How to get to Holy Trinity Priory by public transport?
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)