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St Margaret's Church

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Building

The church was in existence from at least the early 12th century. At the reformation, it was sold and part of it became the Borough Compter courthouse and prison. The original building was destroyed in a fire.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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St Margaret's Church

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