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St James Clerkenwell Church Garden (also known as St Mary's Nunnery, St James Clerkenwell Parish Church)

Introduction

The garden has notable London plane trees and is enclosed by C19th railings and piers. In 1987 part of the medieval cloisters from the former C12th nunnery were excavated in the churchyard garden.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The garden is open from 8am - dusk. Church Open Mon-Fri 12-2pm.

Directions

Tube: Farringdon (Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle). Rail: Farringdon. Bus: 19, 38, 55, 153, 243

Owners

LB Islington

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: St James's Walk
Key Information

Type

Funerary Site

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.54

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust