Senior Architect Dan Press comments on new Creechurch Conservation Area

The Creechurch Conservation Area will help protect buildings or places with architectural or historic interest in the area. Within the new draft City Plan, ‘The City Cluster’ discusses the ‘Character and Feel’ of London’s World City Status. 

Over December and January, after an extensive consultation, the City of London Corporation decided to officially designate a new conservation area between Creechurch, Leadenhall and Aldgate in the east of the City.

With the presence of the Roman city wall and several highly graded statutorily listed buildings of both Jewish and Christian significance, Creechurch boasts a remarkably rich heritage.

Notably, Bevis Marks Synagogue, established in 1701, stands as the UK’s oldest synagogue, built to the designs of Joseph Avis, a master builder who had worked under Christopher Wren.

You can read Dan's thoughts in full on Building Design.