View
of a crypt on the site of the late College of St Martin's
le Grand, discovered during clearing work prepatory to building
the new post office. The College of St Martin le Grand in
St Martin's Lane, within Aldersgate, was founded in 1056.
The College was surrendered to Edward VI in 1548, thereafter
shortly being demolished. One the east part of the site a
large tavern was built, while houses occupied the rest of
the site. It was when these houses were demolished to make
way for the new post Office that the ancient crypt was discovered.
This engraving dates from the early nineteenth century.
Below
are two more views of the crypt.
