On this plot of land stood in the Middle Ages part of the preaching nave of the church of the great Dominican priory at Blackfriars. The choir lay the other side of the church entry, and the name Church Entry indicates the usual passage between the nave and chancel passing north and south beneath the steeple in the planning of a friars church.
The nave had seven bays and measured 114ft by 60ft. The Priory, founded in 1278, was dissolved in 1538, and subsequently this plot was used as a churchyard for the parish of St. Anne Blackfriars. It was closed for burials in 1849.
By arrangement with the rector and churchwardens the site has been maintained since 1964 by the City Corporation.
Site: Blackfriars Priory at Church Entry (1 memorial)
EC4, Church Entry
The plaque is attached to the railings, you can see it in our photo below the lamp.
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